The referee blows his final whistle, Egypt 2-3 Central Africa.

90:00 The referee adds six minutes of stoppage time.

89:00 A tame header by Mohamed Abou-Treika from a Hossam Ghaly cross is easily collected by Central Africa keeper Geoffrey Lembet.

85:00  Egypt are still finding it difficult to create genuine goal-scoring opportunities. Central Africa close in on a famous win.

79:00 Egypt's third and final substitution. Hossam Ghaly replaces Mohamed El-Nenny.

78:00 Abou-Treika almost grabs the equalizer!! He towers at the near post to head a left-wing cross just wide.

77:00 Egypt are struggling to break down Central Africa's defence. The visitors are holding firm despite playing with ten men.

72:00 A stunning score-line. Will Egypt be able to make amends in the remaining minutes?

69:00 The visitors make the most of Egypt's defensive woes. David Manga holds off several defenders, exchanges passes with a teammate to go clear and fire home past Essam El-Hadary.

69:00 GOAAAAAAAAAAAL FOR CENTRAL AFRICA!!!

65:00 Abou-Treika is booked for a clumsy challenge on an opponent.

62:00 Egypt once again pay for some dreadful defensive blunders. Momi scores his second of the night after being picked out unmarked at the far post to notch home with aplomb.

62:00 GOAAAAAAAAAAL FOR CENTRAL AFRICA!!!!

62:00 The second substitution for Egypt, Mohamed Nagy 'Gedo' comes on instead of Mohamed Zidan.

55:00 In a bizarre scene, keeper Geoffrey Lembet punches the goal posts after getting medical treatment.

52:00 Central Africa keeper is getting treatment on the pitch after a collision with Salah.

48:00 Mohamed Salah puts Egypt in front with a superb strike!! He is sent clean through by a threaded pass to send an unstoppable curling shot into the far corner of the net from a tight angle.

48:00 GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAL FOR EGYPT!!!

47:00 Egypt mount early pressure.

45:00 Egypt make their first substitution, Ahly's right-back Ahmed Fathi replaces the disappointing Ahmed Elmohamady.

The second half is underway.

The referee blows his half-time whistle, Egypt 1-1 Central Africa.

43:00 Egypt midfielder Mohamed El-Nenny is also booked for pulling the shirt of an opponent.

38:00 Egypt defender Mahmoud Fathallah receives a yellow card for a handball.

35:00 Central Africa defender Salif Keita is dismissed. He is sent off for a second bookable offence. The visitors will have to play with ten men for around 55 minutes.

34:00 Central Africa almost hit Egypt on the break!! The impressive Momi sends a powerful shot that narrowly misses the target.

33:00 Egypt are pushing forward to restore their advantage.

26:00 Egypt's central defensive pair, Ahmed Hegazy and Mahmoud Fathallah, were caught napping to allow Central Africa to level the score. Momi is keeping them on their toes.

25:00 The visitors score against the run of play, Momi latches onto a defence-splitting pass to go clear, rounds Essam El-Hadary and slots into an empty net.

25:00 GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL FOR CENTRAL AFRICA!!!

21:00 Egypt are very unlucky!! Central Africa's keeper tips a close-range shot from Mohamed Salah onto the bar.

17:00 Left-back Abdel-Shafi wastes a clear-cut chance for Egypt!! Another precise Abou-Treika pass sends him clear down the left but he opts for the wrong choice, crossing rather than shooting as the ball goes wide.

14:00 Central Africa defender Salif Keita is booked for a foul on Mohamed Zidan.

11:00 Central Africa almost grabs the equalizer!! A defensive lapse allows Hilaire Momi  to break clear but his low shot goes wide of the post.

10:00 Striker Mohamed Zidan opens the scoring for Egypt. Veteran playmaker Mohamed Abou-Treika releases Ahmed Temsah with a deft through ball to square the ball for Zidan, who taps in easily into an empty net.

10:00 GOAAAAAAAAAAAAL FOR EGYPT!!

08:00 Egypt midfielder Hosni Abd-Rabou lets fly from distance but his 35-metre shot goes wide. Egypt are gradually taking control of the game.

07:00 The first half-chance for Egypt. Mohamed Salah runs onto a through pass from Mohamed Zidan but he fails to control it properly to allow the visitors' defence to clear the danger.

05:00 No threats after five minutes. Central Africa are having the better possession.

The match is underway.

19:55 Both teams are lining up for the national anthem, few minutes before kick-off.

19:40 Egypt coach Bob Bradley fields a firm attacking starting XI that features four forwards in Mohamed Salah, Ahmed Temsah, Mohamed Abou-Treika and Mohamed Zidan.

19:35 Egypt's starting line-up: Essam El-Hadary, Ahmed Elmohamady, Ahmed Hegazy, Mahmoud Fathallah, Mohamed Abdel-Shafi, Mohamed El-Nenny, Hosni Abd-Rabou, Mohamed Salah, Ahmed Temsah, Mohamed Abou-Treika, Mohamed Zidan

19:35 On paper, Egypt should find no difficulty in brushing aside their modest opponents in the first-leg of the qualifiers' first-round. The second leg will take place in Bangui on 29 June.

19:32 The match takes place at Borg El-Arab Stadium in Alexandria. It is played behind closed doors due to lingering security concerns.

19:30 Welcome to Ahram Online's live coverage of Egypt's opening African Cup of Nations qualifier at home to minnows Central Africa.

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