But with time running out, Mohamed Salah was tripped inside the box, allowing Mohamed Abou Trika to score from the penalty spot with just two minutes left.

CNN: Japan forced to wait for 2014 WC berth

Mohamed Salah increased the pressure on Brazil, who are seeking to win their first Olympic football gold medal, with his goal 14 minutes from the end, but Egypt couldn't find an equalizer.

CNN: Spain suffer shock defeat to Japan

Rafael, Leandro Damiao and Neymar each scored in a blistering opening to the match, but second-half goals from Mohamed Aboutrika and Mohamed Salah meant yet another medal contender had to endure an anxious finale.

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Playing in the World Cup is the ultimate dream for all of them, either the young ones like Mohamed Salah and Mohamed El Nenny, or the veterans like Mohamed Abou Treika and Wael Gomaa who want to put the cherry on the top of their career by playing in the World Cup.

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