Mohamed Salah Rushed Off Pitch After Fans Pelted Him with Bottles in Chaotic World Cup Playoff

• Mohamed Salah had a night to forget as he was pelted with bottles by fans at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium during a World Cup playoff with Senegal
• The match had to be decided via the shootouts after ending 1-1 on aggregate, with Salah firing his effort over the bar
• The Egypt skipper missed the target shortly after laser pens were shone directly on his face as he prepared to take his penalty

Mohamed Salah had to be whisked off the pitch during Egypt's World Cup play-off clash with Senegal after he was pelted with bottles by fans.

The Liverpool ace had a night to forget as the Pharaohs failed to book a World Cup spot, with Senegal advancing at their expense.

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Having lost 1-0 in the reverse tie played in Egypt, Senegal knew too well a draw of whatever nature could leave them in danger of missing a World Cup spot.

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Buoyed by the home support, the Lions of Teranga staged a brave performance during the Tuesday night, March 29, encounter and had their efforts rewarded inside four minutes of action when Hamdi Fathi scored an own goal.

With the two sides tied 1-1 on aggregate, the match became even tighter and neither side could find the winner during regulation time.

The tie, therefore, had to be decided via the shootouts, with the hosts winning 3-1.

Salah targetted with laser pens

Salah was among three Egypt players who missed their spot-kicks, with the Liverpool ace rocketing his effort over the bar.

The prolific Premier League striker was targetted with laser pens shone on his face as he prepared to take his penalty.

But that did not end there as the Egypt skipper had to be led down the tunnel by security staff who protected his head as fans hurled missiles at him.

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The best XI of top players not going to the 2022 World Cup

Earlier, Sports Brief Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland headline a long list of top footballers who will be watching the 2022 World Cup from home.

This is after their countries failed to qualify for the global football competition set for later this year in Qatar.

Man City's Riyad Mahrez, Chelsea's Jorginho and Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard are some of the other renowned names who will not make the Qatar trip.