Egypt beats Rwanda 3-0 in World Cup qualifier

2009-07-05 22:07:04 -

CAIRO (AP) - Mohammed Abu Treka scored twice and Hosni Abed Rabbu once to give Egypt a 3-0 win Sunday, sending Rwanda to the bottom of Group C in a World Cup qualifying match.
Abu Treka's header came in the 65th minute from a pass by Abed Rabbu, who scored from a penalty kick in the 75th minute. Abu Treka's second goal came in the fifth minute of injury time.
Egypt is now second on four points, three behind group leader Algeria.
The Egyptians mounted numerous attacks in the first half but were unable to break down Rwanda's stubborn defense, prompting Egyptian coach Hassan Shehata to make three changes in the second half.