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Algeria stun Netherlands

From Ghanaian Times · () English

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  • Algeria secured a surprise 1-0 victory over the Netherlands in a World Cup warm-up match.
  • Winger Anis Hadj Moussa scored the winning goal late in the game.
  • The match served as a send-off for the Dutch team before their departure for the United States.

Algeria achieved a significant upset by defeating the Netherlands 1-0 in a friendly match on Wednesday, serving as a crucial warm-up for both teams ahead of the World Cup.

The decisive goal came in the closing minutes from winger Anis Hadj Moussa, who plays for Dutch club Feyenoord. Hadj Moussa cut inside from the right wing and unleashed a powerful shot into the far corner, securing a morale-boosting victory for the North Africans at De Kuip, his home ground.

The Algerian team's strong second-half performance, supported by a vocal contingent of traveling fans, earned them the win. Goalkeeper Luca Zidane, wearing a mask due to facial injuries, made several key saves, easing concerns about the team's goalkeeping position. The Dutch team will continue their preparations with a friendly against Uzbekistan in New York before heading to their base in Kansas City for their opening World Cup match against Japan on June 14. Algeria's first World Cup fixture is against Argentina on June 16.

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