CAIRO (Reuters) - Despite a heart-wrenching last-gasp loss to Uruguay on Friday in their first World Cup appearance in 28 years, Egyptians were optimistic about their chances after nearly forcing a draw without talismanic forward Mohamed Salah.
At street cafes tightly packed with red and black national jersey-clad fans, Egyptians let out a long collective groan as Uruguay's Jose Gimenez headed an 89th-minute header to secure a 1-0 victory for his side.
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