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Zico: Haitham Hassan is capable of getting past 5 defenders

Via FilGoal

Egypt national team player Mustafa Abdel Raouf "Zico" described how he scored the Pharaohs' second goal in the Argentine net during the World Cup.

Mustafa Abdel Raouf Zico

Club: Pyramids

Zico said via On Sport channel: "I expected Haitham Hassan and Mohamed Salah to pass through the Argentine defense and I knew that Haitham would pass any player".

He added, "Therefore I penetrated the penalty area and waited for the cross from him and scored the second goal".

He continued, "Haitham Hassan possesses great skill and I know that he will pass any number of defenders even if they are 5 at the same time".

The Egypt national team attended a honoring ceremony with the Egyptian fans at Cairo Stadium for what the Pharaohs presented in the World Cup.

The Egypt national team exited the World Cup from the round of 16 after losing to Argentina 3-2.

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