Tag: Algeria
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AFCON 2015: Algeria beat South Africa
Algeria came from behind to beat 3-1 win over South Africa in their Africa Cup of Nations opening tie this evening. The two teams started the game in poor form, failing to create any clear cut chances but the lively Yacine Brahimi sent his effort goalwards, only to be denied by Darren Keet. Midway through…
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Mourinho hails Van Gaal as ‘best World Cup coach’
Chelsea’s charismatic boss Jose Mourinho is of the view that Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has really stepped up to the task this World Cup and proven himself the finest football manager to be seen in the 2014 tournament. Mourinho, 51, believes the Netherlands were not one of the world’s strongest sides on paper prior…
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Hamann blasts Germany captain
Former Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann has accused the national side’s captain Philipp Lahm of having “very poor” positional sense. The ex-Liverpool and Newcastle United star wants to see the 30-year-old removed from the midfield engine room and returned to full-back, where he often operates at club level. Germany stalwart Lahm has spent most of his…
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Arsenal star’s message to fans
Germany defender Per Mertesacker admitted he was suffering from exhaustion after the energy-sapping 2-1 victory over Algeria which edged his side into the World Cup quarter-finals. Despite going into the second round tie as strong favourites last night the Germans lacked creativity and guile in the final third of the pitch and were taken to…
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Germany narrowly beat brave Algeria
Germany needed extra time to beat a brave Algeria side on Monday evening, booking their place in the last eight where they will now face France. More to follow…
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WC Group H Round Up: Belgium and Algeria advance
Belgium sealed top spot in Group H after beating Korea Republic, whilst Algeria caused an upset and beat Russia to qualify. Belgium had already sealed their qualification into the Round of 16 but they were determined to end Group H with a 100% record and they did so by beating Korea Republic 1-0. Spurs defender…
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FT: Korea Republic 2-4 Algeria
Algeria produced a superb display to win their first even World Cup match against Korea Republic on Sunday evening. Vahid Halihodzic’s side were superb from the off and they raced into a three-goal lead in the first half, prompting a victory that now puts them in pole position to qualify from Group H. Sofiane Feghouli…
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FT: Belgium 2-1 Algeria
Marouane Fellaini and Dries Mertens rescued Belgium as they came from behind to beat Algeria 2-1 in Belo Horizonte. Both sides started well but it was the African side who came closest to breaking the deadlock when Rivad Mahrez sent a fierce shot goalwards but his effort dipped just wide. Moments later and Belgium were…
