Algeria Beat Jordan 2-1 in World Cup Group Game

Algeria Beat Jordan 2-1 in World Cup Group Game Algeria Beat Jordan 2-1 in World Cup Group Game
Jordan’s Nizar Al-Rashdan (left) and Algeria’s Fares Chaibi tussle for the ball during the match. Credit: Free Malaysia.

Algeria defeated World Cup debutants Jordan 2-1 in their Group J clash on Monday, eliminating the Asian side from the tournament.

Jordan opened the scoring through Nizar al-Rashdan before Amine Gouiri restored parity for Algeria. Nadhir Benbouali then scored the decisive goal in the 82nd minute in Santa Clara to seal the victory.

Algeria Beat Jordan 2-1 in World Cup Group Game
Algeria Beat Jordan 2-1 in World Cup Group Game. Credit: RoyaNews.

The result leaves Algeria needing a win against Austria in Kansas City on Saturday to secure a place in the knockout stage.

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Austria, who lost 2-0 to Argentina earlier on Monday, remain on three points alongside Algeria, while Argentina lead Group J with six points.

Jordan will play Argentina in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday in their final match of the tournament.

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