Algeria’s U20 side lost 2-1 in the final of the U20 Arab Nations Cup to their Saudi Arabian counterpart.
Following on from the previous two matches against Tunisia, Mohamed Lacete did not touch his 4-3-3. Ouennas in the woods. A defensive quartet made up of the Dehilis (Olympique de Marseille) -Bendriss (AS Saint Etienne) hinge. Touenti (Majadahonda) and Mohra (ES Sétif), respectively left and right side. A three-way midfielder with Titraoui (Paradou AC) in low point, behind the pair Adjaoudi (Ex RC Lens) and Chekkal (CS Constantine). In attack, Bouaoune (Valenciennes FC) occupied the tip, supported by Aitamer (Bayern Munich) and Boulbina (FAF Academy) respectively right and left winger.
In a very lively first half, the Saudis managed to open the scoring in the 3rd minute, following a passing error from Touenti who wanted to hand over to his goalkeeper. Surprised by the pace imposed by their opponents, the young Algerians will suffer again and could have conceded another goal in the 13th minute, then two minutes later, but Radif’s penalty was brilliantly stopped by Ouennas. After the cool break, the young “Desert Warriors” will gradually return to the game.
Boulbina in all the right moves
The illustration was made with the overpowering shot of Boulbina who found the crossbar (33rd), then he will repeat the same exercise five minutes later but the Saudi goalkeeper intervened. The same Boulbina, real poison on his left side, will succeed in making a small number then sends a powerful shot from the left but once again the opposing goalkeeper was on the parade. It’s Chekkal’s turn to get his chance, but his right shot from entering the penalty area will pass just inches from the left post.
As soon as the resumption, Mohamed Lacete decides to bring in Omar instead of Adjaoudi. As might be expected, the Greens set a lot of paces and managed to equalize with the inevitable Boulbina who took in the penalty area a well-balanced cross on the left side of Touenti, who caught up after his mistake. in the first half. The Algerians’ highlight will continue for a few minutes before the pace drops. We play the 77th minute when the Saudi number 4 Mohamed Mahr, takes a well-kicked corner and surprises Ouennas. (2-1). The Algerian reaction was very timid. The entries of Dougui, Belmokhtar, and Mahour did not bring the most expected. The score will ultimately not move until the final whistle.
