Germany Escape Algeria in Extra-Time to Book Quarter-Final Spot

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Schurrle and Ozil put forth the goals as Joachim Low’s side defeated Algeria, but it was certainly no walk in the park in Porto Alegre.

BY @ROCKBOTTOM88

GERMANY 2 – 1 ALGERIA

Mexico 1 – 0 Cameroon

Oribe Peralta (62′)

Friday 13 June 2014

Kick-off: 5pm BST (UK time)

Estádio das Dunas, Natal

Group A, World Cup Game #2

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Germany 2 – 1 Algeria

André Schürrle  (92′), Muset Özil (120′), Abdelmoumene Djabou (120′)

Monday 30 June 2014

Kick-off: 9pm BST / 4pm ET 

Estádio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre

Round of 16, World Cup Game #54

Man of the Match: Manuel Neuer / Essaïd Belkalem

Flop of the Match: Jérôme Boateng / Per Mertesacker

Possession: Germany 67%-33% Algeria

Shots: Germany 28-10 Algeria

Germany defeated Algeria in yet another World Cup thriller. The underdogs put up a fight few people saw coming. 

Algeria were fantastic and dominant in the first half. They noticeably charged German right-back Mustafi, who played for the injured Hummels, but weren’t composed enough to find a goal. 

The Germans were outplayed as well when it came to pace, as the entire defense and also midfielder Schweinsteiger were embarrassed in this department. Algeria faired well with defending against midfield built plays Germany do so well as well that half. André Schürrle came on in the second half to replace Mario Götze as Germany sought to open up more plays from the wings. 

Bought teams had great chances at the start of the second half. The half was composed of balanced play with a slight German dominance hovering, and both sides had chances, but the first goal didn’t come until early in the first half of extra-time by the substitute, André Schürrle, with a beautiful back-heel. 

Several chances followed, but by the end of the second period of extra-time, the match was in Germany’s hands. It looked like Muset Özil’s goal confirmed the victory, but Djabou quickly netted a goal for Algeria, but unfortunately it was indeed too late. 

Germany has clear errors they will seek to rectify before facing France in the quarterfinals, but they at least they’re in it. As for Algeria, the underdogs can leave, with their heads held high.

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Algeria Break Through Russian Blockade to Historically Make Round of 16

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Algeria qualified for the Round of 16 for the first time in their history after they came back from down to draw with Russia in Curutiba.

BY NISAR KHAN

ALGERIA 1 – 1 RUSSIA

Mexico 1 – 0 Cameroon

Oribe Peralta (62′)

Friday 13 June 2014

Kick-off: 5pm BST (UK time)

Estádio das Dunas, Natal

Group A, World Cup Game #2

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Algeria 1 – 1 Russia

Aleksandr Kokorin (6′), Islam Slimani (60′)

Thursday 26 June 2014

Kick-off: 9pm BST (UK time)

Arena da Baixada, Curitiba

Group H, World Cup Game #47

Both were eager to clinch the spot in the knockouts, with a scrappy start as hearty tackles came in from around the pitch.

Aleksandr Kokorin scored with the first header of the game after six minutes of action. Kombarov’s cross was hit powerfully by the Russian prospect to head his side ahead.

Algeria were sluggish to start. Kokorin missed a great chance to double ten minutes later but Russia were indeed in the driving seat.

By the second half Algeria were seemingly in full flow, picking up from a strong ending five minutes of the first 45.

A minute before the hour mark, Algeria’s hard work would pull through in the form of a goal.

Islam Slimani took advantage of another blunder from Russian keeper Akinfeev to head home into a free net and put the Algerians on course.

Kerzhakov indicated Russian desperation when he broke into the box and was denied by the keeper. Time was running out for Capello.

Russia just seemed too inefficient, Capello’s changes were not good enough. He has work to do before his side host the World Cup.

Algeria go through to the Round of 16 for the first time. They are one of two African nations in the World Cup remaining.

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Ruthless Algeria Sink South Korea in Porto Alegre

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Algeria fought to their first World Cup victory in over 32 years as they saw off a valiant South Korea in front of an electric crowd in Porto Alegre. 

BY @SUPPORTINGBROCK

SOUTH KOREA 2 – 4 ALGERIA

Mexico 1 – 0 Cameroon

Oribe Peralta (62′)

Friday 13 June 2014

Kick-off: 5pm BST (UK time)

Estátch das Dunas, Natal

Group A, World Cup Game #2

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South Korea 2 – 4 Algeria

Slimani (26′), Halliche (28′), Djabou (38′), Son (50′), Brahimi (62′) Jacheol (72′)

Sunday 22 June 2014

8pm BST (UK time)

Estádio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre

Group H, World Cup Game #31

Playing in front of the passionate, electrified football fans in Porto Alegre, it was Algeria who got the better start as they had more possession, chances and attacking play. The closest chance was when a corner got whipped in, and an Algerian player who was poached at the back post, got onto the end of the ball but sadly for him, he put the free header just wide, stroking the side netting.

25 minutes in, and a goal finally came for Algeria, when a beautiful ball was put through to Slimani and the striker hooked it past the South Korea keeper. Great piece of play gives the Algerians a well deserved 1-0 lead. 

In a blink of an eye, Algeria were 2-0 up! A great corner in was rewarded when Halliche leaped up and fired the ball into the goal. Nothing more than they deserve. South Korea 0-2 Algeria.

Half an hour in, Algeria were practically dominating the game. Lots more chancing and attacking football than the South Koreans. Algeria also enjoyed a 55-45% possession lead.

A fantastic start for Algeria got even better as Brahimi knocked the ball to Djabou inside the box, and he tucked it away. A calm and composed finish, stroking the ball into the right hand corner. Terrific first half for Algeria, they’re dismantling South Korea! 3-0. 

South Korea came out with the intention to get a goal back, and they did just that. A 50 yard long ball went into the box and HM Son got on the end of it. The South Korean saw two Algerian defenders closing him down and smartly, he swerved away to one side and pulled a left foot shot away. It went straight under the legs of the Algeria keeper into the goal. South Korea pull a goal back. 

Algeria supporters were just starting to get a little anxious as South Korea were putting the opposition under pressure. A few headers came close and Algeria were forced to clear one off their line after a quick free kick on the right hand 

An hour into the game, and the Algerian keeper was tested to his top ability as absolute rocket shot from outside the box is thumped away by the Algerian goalkeeper.

Just as we thought South Korea were getting some traction, Algeria hit back as a great pass into the box fell to Brahimi. He calmly struck the ball into the net, restoring Algeria’s three goal lead. 

Even more drama was to follow as South Korea once again hit back. A short ball whipped in found the leg of substitute Koo Jacheol, and the ball bounced into the Algerian goal, making it 2-4. 

Final result: South Korea 2-4 Algeria.

Match breakdown

Man of the Match: Brahimi. Excellent game with an assist and goal.
Flop of the Match: No real flop to report about.

Brilliant game of football, such drama! Terrific effort from Algeria not to let South Korea right back into the game.

Algeria see off South Korea in a cracking game full of goals and drama. After this result, can Algeria defeat Russia?

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