The long-awaited clash between Algeria and Morocco this Thursday as part of the 1st day in Group F of the 27th edition of the World Championship has kept all its promises in Cairo, Egypt. However, the Moroccans got off to a flying start, gaining the advantage in the opening minutes, notably with a high defense that eventually suffocated the Algerian team.
Algeria held on. The Greens made a success of their debut at the 2021 World Cup in Egypt, by overthrowing their counterparts in Morocco, with a narrow score of 24-23, in a matchday 1 played in Cairo. Still, the Atlas Lions got off to a good start, gaining the advantage in the opening minutes, notably with high defense that eventually stifled the Algerians.
At halftime, Morocco were leading 8-15. Back from the locker room, Algeria, completely unleashed, reacted well by reducing the gap to three goals (17-20) at the end of the 47th minute, thanks in particular to the excellent goalkeeper Khalifa Ghedbane, author of decisive stops .
Certainly galvanized by the words of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the Algerians will sublimate to return to a goal in the 55th minute, against a Moroccan team which has lost control of the game, including several wasted opportunities. The Greens were able to equalize (23-23) with two minutes remaining, before taking the advantage for the first time in the game (24-23), with one minute remaining, thanks to Hicham Daoud.
Beyond the victory, the Algerians have escaped tight and can thank the sky, while waiting for their second exit against Portugal, Saturday (19:30 GMT), on behalf of the 2nd day, while Morocco will try to revive against in Iceland (17:00 GMT).
