Egypt’s second match in the World Cup to Saudi last night ended in a devastating 3-1 loss to host team Russia.

And unless Egypt manage a 4-0 win over Saudi in the third round (AND Uruguay lose their next match) it’s all but game-over for the Egyptian side.

But fans still hold out hope.

#Egypt has been trending on Dubai Twitter, and while you might expect tears, (most) people are looking on the bright side and praising the team’s star player Mo Salah…

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Praise where praise is due: Egypt’s first World Cup goal in 28 years

Mo Salah got a goal AND he gets a rest

Sad to see Egypt go out!but on the positive side of things!Mo Salah,gets a goal,and more of a rest for next season????

— John Aldridge (@Realaldo474) June 19, 2018

Despite the loss, people are still praising Salah

His goal took Egypt to their first World Cup in 28 years. His penalty goal was Egypt’s first in the World Cup since 1990. Despite a rusty 3-week layoff, Mohamed Salah has achieved another personal milestone. pic.twitter.com/4C8KmM2Ng0

— Mootaz Chehade (@MHChehade) June 19, 2018

And looking on the bright side

Egypt still has a shot

We have to beat Saudi Arabia 4-0

Uruguay has to lose out and we are in#NeverSayNever riding with my country till the end ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

— ChampagneJuJu (@JHabashy15) June 19, 2018

There’s still a chance!

Egypt can qualify if Saudi Arabia can beat Uruguay 7-0 tomorrow.

There’s still hope.

— Vibe Killer (@kiddiebeatz) June 19, 2018

The tears at the end

Yes Egyptian team They played well.#Salah #Egypt pic.twitter.com/hg0sHUgEEW

— Eagle ???????? (@Saqar_Yare) June 20, 2018

This questionable line up is doing the rounds

This is the team #egypt Needed to beat Russia. #WorldCup #EgyptVsRussia pic.twitter.com/L55H2d1AqH

— dehermanofficial ???????? (@DHermanOfficial) June 19, 2018

A low-blow

Fifa just confirmed final game of egypt vs saudi arabia will take place on airport as both are going home.#WorldCup

— OFENTSE ® (@ofentse_potase) June 19, 2018

One user has lost all hope

The pre-game excitement has all but calmed down

On the day before the match, Mohamed Salah released this video on his Instagram page.

The video confirmed the hope of the nation was driving Mo Salah to perform; a brilliant marketing campaign from adidas, the video racked up 5.4million views in just one day.

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