Mohamed Salah won an early battle of wits with Sadio Mane as the Senegal star fluffed his penalty just minutes into the Africa Cup of Nations final.
The two Liverpool teammates almost came face to face in the area as Egypt captain Salah gave advice to goalkeeper Gabaski over which way to dive.
Senegal earned the golden opportunity to take the lead four minutes into the match as Mohamed Abdelmonem clumsily brought down the onrushing Saliou Ciss.