Egypt U-17 team celebrating. Photo courtesy of Egyptian national team.
Venezuela took the lead through defender Marcos Maitan in the 18th minute, but the Young Pharaohs fought back after the break, with Ahly forward Hamza Abdel-Karim netting the equaliser.
Under the guidance of coach Ahmed El-Kass, Egypt began their World Cup campaign with an impressive 4-1 victory over Haiti on Tuesday, while Venezuela surprised England with a 3-0 win in their opening match.
Venezuela struck first, capitalising on a lapse in Egypt’s defensive marking as Maitan rose highest to power a header home from a right-wing corner.
Despite trailing at the break, the Young Pharaohs regrouped, and their persistence paid off in the 54th minute after Abdel-Karim met Mohanad El-Shamy's pinpoint cross from the left flank with a brilliant header from very close range to level the score.
The task was complicated when Egypt were reduced to ten men for the final half-hour after midfielder Mohamed Hamad was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge.
Goalkeeper Omar Abdelaziz proved pivotal in preserving the point, producing several sharp saves to keep Venezuela at bay.
With this result, Egypt climb to the top of Group E with four points, level with Venezuela, who sit second on goal difference.
England are third with three points after hammering Haiti 8-1 in the day's other fixture.
The Young Pharaohs will now seek a positive result against England on Monday to secure their passage to the knockout stages of the tournament, which runs from 3 to 27 November in Qatar.
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