The Pharoahs and the Green Falcons were evenly matched in the final game of group A.

Both teams had already been eliminated from the tournament before the match and were playing merely for pride as Saudi Arabia earned their first win at the World Cup since 1994.

The story of the match was Essam El-Hadary, Egypt's 45-year-old goalkeeper who became the oldest World Cup footballer in history, saving a penalty in the first half. 

SAUDI ARABIA 

Yasser Al-Mosailem - 5

One long pass over the Saudi centre backs caused Mosailem to close down the space but Mohammed Salah won the foot race and lobbed him. 

Osama Hawsawi - 5.5

There was no chance the captain could handle the pace of Salah and Mahmoud Trezugeut. He had problems all day, watching the Saudi attack fail to dent Egypt's back line.

Mohammed Al-Breik - 5

Stopped the score getting ugly straight after Salah scored with a last ditch tackle that saved a goal. Peppered further with one-on-ones and Egypt slowly realised he was a weak link. 

Yasser Al-Shahrani - 6

Some early runs forward, winning numerous corners for Saudi Arabia in the first half. Gradually improved as the match wore on. 

Motaz Hawsawi - 6

Showed some frenetic pace to outrun Mohammed Salah on the break and deal with the counter-attack with style. 

Salman Al-Faraj - 6

Played the ball in behind for Fahad Muwallad who ended up winning another penalty for Saudi Arabia to get back into the match. Stepped up and sent El-Hadary the wrong way to level the scores before half-time. 

Hattan Bahebri - 5

Saudi Arabia were connecting with their passes and Hattan was doing his job in that regard. It was the final third where the Green Falcons had their issues.

Abdullah Otayf - 6

Acting as the central midfielder of the three-man engine room, Otayf did well to get Saudi Arabia on top in midfield, stifling Mohamed Elneny. 

Hussein Al-Mogahwi - 6

First shot for the Green Falcons drifted wide of the mark but had an encouraging start. Found pockets of space to open up avenues to goal and almost sent the Saudi's into the lead with a bullet header.

Salem Al-Dawsari - 6

Struggled with the timing of his runs into the box. At times the Saudi's had crosses coming into the box with Egypt defenders ready to clear but Al-Dawsari would be waiting on the edge of the area as the crosses came in. His fifth international goal gave Saudi Arabia the win.

Fahad Al-Muwallad - 4

Failed to score from the spot with Saudi Arabia's only chance of the first half coming from 11 yards. El-Hadary saved the 23-year-old's penalty and kept Egypt in the lead.

Substitutes 

Muhannad Asiri - 5

Brought on with 25 minutes remaining. 

Yahia Al-Shehri - N/A

EGYPT 

Essam El Hadary - 8

Broke the record for the oldest player to feature at a World Cup at the age of 45. Saved Al-Muwallad's penalty onto the post in a heroic story for the ages. 

Ahmed Fathi - 6

Struggled with his crosses and made some poor decisions in the first half. Gave away a penalty with a handball but had his blushes spared by his keeper. 

Ali Gabr - 6.5

Saudi probed the Egypt box for the entire match but Gabr had a comfortable match in central defence. A dubious decision meant Saudi Arabia earned another spot kick for which they levelled the match with. 

Ahmed Hegazy - 7

Not too much pressure from the Saudi's as Hegazy had a steady match, contrary to the first two group games.

Mohammed Abdelshafy - 6

Abdelshafy chose his moments to go forward on the counter. He often chose to sit back and wait for a counter press from the Saudis when Egypt lost the ball. 

Tarek Hamed - 6

Saudi Arabia held onto the ball for virtually the entire match as Egypt invited pressure. When they did have the ball Hamed was quick and accurate with his passing. 

Mohammed Elneny - 5

Not able to cement a dominating midfield role as Egypt sat back on the counter-attack. His passing was exceptional as he acted as a fifth centre-back.

Mohammed Salah - 7

Totally against the run of play Salah pierced the Saudi centre-backs and chipped Mosailem to open the scoring. Should have made it two after going one-on-one with Mosailem only to chip it wide. 

Abdalla Said - 6.5

A few glimpses of his pace, although he struggled when he was forced to the byline. An exceptional ball over the top that was perfectly weighted for Salah to get on the end and lob the keeper for 1-nil. 

 

Mahmoud Trezeguet - 5

A delightful ball sent Salah one-on-one but the Liverpool forward couldn't capitalise. Up to three missed opportunities to score throughout the match. 

Marwad Mohsen - 5

Almost anonymous in the first half with only a few glimpses in the match. Although he lacked pace, he at least attempted to hold up the play and bring in Trezeguet and Salah. 

Subs

Amr Wada - 6

Subbed on for the injured Said at half-time. Dangerous when Saudi Arabia allowed him time anywhere near the penalty area. 

Ramadan Sobhy - 5

Subbed on with 26 minutes remaining. 

Mahmoud Kahraba - N/A