Belgium wins after an Algerian shock!!
Final score
Belgium 2-Algeria 1( Feghouli 23')
Fellaini 70', Mertens 80'
As the Belgian coach Wilmots said, the subs doing it for Belgians, Algeria ended their 28 year long goal rout in World cup.
Algeria showed real discipline and strength throughout the match. Belgium foud it very difficult to make a way to the Algerian box, even with a 65% possession. They started to try long ranges desperately. But, Algerian goalkeeper was making it very difficult for them.
On the other hand, Algeria had pace and penetration in their moves. It was in the 23rd min, Feghouli got pushed down in the box by Vertonghen, referee pointed towards the penalty spot with any hesitancy. He himself took the kick and scored.
Belgium keep on attacking through out the first half, but never able to reach the goal. All their attacks were concentrated on the left flank, rarely ball came in the right. All, the coach, players and fans went frustrated in the first half.
Second half, Belgians started more aggressively. The made all their changes by 64'. Belgians had the supreme possession, but Algeria came dangerously to the Belgian half, whenever they got ball. Belgians, also, committed fowls to regain possession, addidng more frustration to their side. Origi came one on one but hit goal keeper instead of scoring, in the 66'.
The much awaited equaliser came in the 70'. Debruyne crossed from left wing, which was brilliantly put into the back of the net by Fellaini. Then, it looked like Belgians came out of pressure cooker. They started attacking more positively. Hazard looked more dangerous. They again scored, just after 10 minutes, to take the lead. After interrupting an Algerian attack, Belgians counter attacked, Hazard passing the ball to Mertens. It looked like the famous Pele push in the 1970 world cup. Mertens had hours and acres to prepare and take the shot. Hammering shot beat the keeper and reached net. They came close to increasing the lead in the 83rd min, when Fellaini headed brillainatly, but Rais saved it excellently. Fellaini stumbled inside and infront of goal in the 87', and missed another chance.
Algeria
23. Rais
3. Ghoulam
2. Bouguerra
14. Bentaleb
5. Halliche
19. Taider
10. Feghouli
21. Hahrez
22. Mostefa
15. Soudani >< 13. Slimani
12. Medjani >< 9. Ghilas
Coach: Vahid Halilhodzic
Belgium
1. Coutois
4. Kompany
2. Alderwereld
9. Lukaku >< 17. Origi
10. Eden Hazard
5. Vertonghen
6. Witsel
15. Van Buyten
7. Debruyne
19. Dembele >< 8. Fellaini
22. Chadli >< 14. Mertens
Coach: Marc Wilmots
Final score
Belgium 2-Algeria 1( Feghouli 23')
Fellaini 70', Mertens 80'
As the Belgian coach Wilmots said, the subs doing it for Belgians, Algeria ended their 28 year long goal rout in World cup.
Algeria showed real discipline and strength throughout the match. Belgium foud it very difficult to make a way to the Algerian box, even with a 65% possession. They started to try long ranges desperately. But, Algerian goalkeeper was making it very difficult for them.
On the other hand, Algeria had pace and penetration in their moves. It was in the 23rd min, Feghouli got pushed down in the box by Vertonghen, referee pointed towards the penalty spot with any hesitancy. He himself took the kick and scored.
Belgium keep on attacking through out the first half, but never able to reach the goal. All their attacks were concentrated on the left flank, rarely ball came in the right. All, the coach, players and fans went frustrated in the first half.
Second half, Belgians started more aggressively. The made all their changes by 64'. Belgians had the supreme possession, but Algeria came dangerously to the Belgian half, whenever they got ball. Belgians, also, committed fowls to regain possession, addidng more frustration to their side. Origi came one on one but hit goal keeper instead of scoring, in the 66'.
The much awaited equaliser came in the 70'. Debruyne crossed from left wing, which was brilliantly put into the back of the net by Fellaini. Then, it looked like Belgians came out of pressure cooker. They started attacking more positively. Hazard looked more dangerous. They again scored, just after 10 minutes, to take the lead. After interrupting an Algerian attack, Belgians counter attacked, Hazard passing the ball to Mertens. It looked like the famous Pele push in the 1970 world cup. Mertens had hours and acres to prepare and take the shot. Hammering shot beat the keeper and reached net. They came close to increasing the lead in the 83rd min, when Fellaini headed brillainatly, but Rais saved it excellently. Fellaini stumbled inside and infront of goal in the 87', and missed another chance.
Algeria
23. Rais
3. Ghoulam
2. Bouguerra
14. Bentaleb
5. Halliche
19. Taider
10. Feghouli
21. Hahrez
22. Mostefa
15. Soudani >< 13. Slimani
12. Medjani >< 9. Ghilas
Coach: Vahid Halilhodzic
Belgium
1. Coutois
4. Kompany
2. Alderwereld
9. Lukaku >< 17. Origi
10. Eden Hazard
5. Vertonghen
6. Witsel
15. Van Buyten
7. Debruyne
19. Dembele >< 8. Fellaini
22. Chadli >< 14. Mertens
Coach: Marc Wilmots
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