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Received 3/3 for Algeria. The Fennecs easily disposed of Equatorial Guinea today during this 3rd match of Group E of the CAN. After a first period completely controlled by the Algerians, during which they scored 3 goals thanks to Z. Bellaid, F. Chaïbi and I. Maza, the second period was less intense in terms of game intentions. Thanks to the indefatigable E. Nsue, with a superb long-range strike, Equatorial Guinea reduced the score but the essential was acquired for the Fennecs. They are full of confidence with 9 points taken out of 9 possible before their round of 16 against the Democratic Republic of Congo next Tuesday. Equatorial Guinea is eliminated from the competition with 0 points in 3 matches.
Corner taken by Iban Salvador, at the far post, without danger
Free kick taken from 25 meters by José Machín, the ball takes a surprising trajectory but this strike does not worry the opposing goalkeeper
Foul by H. Abdelli
Free kick taken by Iban Salvador, taken by E. Nsue but the scorer does not hit the target
Corner taken by M. Dorval, played short on I. Kebbal
We will have 5 minutes of additional time
Yellow card for Marvin Anieboh, for a dangerous tackle from behind on I. Kebbal
Yellow card for A. Hadj Moussa for an act of anti-play
M. Dorval (Algeria) sends a cross from the left and wins a corner
Release of Saúl Coco
Entrance of Néstor Senra
Yellow card for Gael Akogo Esono
Logical yellow card for Pablo Ganet for this late foul
Free kick taken by Pablo Ganet, directly into the wall
Foul by I. Kebbal
Foul by Y. Atal
Entrance of I. Kebbal
Release of F. Chaïbi
Free kick taken by Saúl Coco, well above the goal. The ball goes out in six meters
Foul by R. Zerrouki on José Machin
A. Balboa (Equatorial Guinea) is completely stunned. The referee therefore interrupts the game and calls for the physio
Foul by R. Zerrouki
Foul by Y. Atal
Exit of Charles Ondo
Entry by Michael Ngaah
Entry by Gael Akogo Esono
Release of Jannick Buyla
The game can resume
A. Hadj Moussa (Algeria) is on the ground waiting to receive treatment
A. Hadj Moussa (Algeria) receives a pass and hits the ball from the edge of the area but it is deflected by a defender
F. Chaïbi (Algeria) touch wood!! After a nice exchange of passes, he finds himself in an excellent position. From the left, in the area, he fires a shot with his right foot which crashes onto the crossbar
Release of I. Maza
Entry by A. Zorgan
Exit of Mr. Tougaï
Entrance of A. Mandi
The pass from the right from F. Chaibi (Algeria) is too long and cannot benefit his teammates
Corner taken by Pablo Ganet, cleared by M. Bakrar at the near post
Corner taken by Pablo Ganet, corner again
Equatorial Guinea gets a corner
Yellow card for Iban Salvador for this act of anti-play
Foul by Iban Salvador
R. Zerrouki (Algeria) is on the ground, he seems to be in pain
Goal from Emilio Nsue!!!!!!! Put into orbit by Balboa, the attacker sends a powerful strike with his right foot from the right to twenty meters!!! The ball hits the right post and ends up in the net. What a brilliant goal!
Y. Atal (Algeria) overflows on the right side and center. It’s captured by the guard
Corner taken by F. Chaïbi, without danger
Corner obtained by M. Bakrar (Algeria)
Foul by Pablo Ganet
Release of Omar Mascarell
Entrance of José Machín
Entrance of Iban Salvador
Exit of José Nabil Ondo
Entrance of Y. Atal
Release of R. Belghali
Entrance of Mr. Dorval
Exit from R. Aït-Nouri
The second half has just started
A total and overwhelming domination of Algeria in this first act of this 3rd day of Group E of the CAN. Technically and tactically superior to Equatorial Guinea, the Fennecs made their task easy by scoring three times through Belaïd, Chaïbi and Maza and logically led at the break.
The referee sends the 22 players back to the locker room without letting this last corner kick play.
Free kick taken by F. Chaïbi, powerful at the near post. It’s well returned by the goalkeeper for a corner
Mr. Bakrar (Algeria) is facing the goal. He stands out well and hits from close range. Jesus Owono (Equatorial Guinea) makes a huge save
We will have 2 minutes of additional time
P. Ganet (Equatorial Guinea) is in a good position. He hits from the left, into the area, but his ball ends up in the right outside net
Foul by Alex Balboa
The game can resume
R. Zerrouki (Algeria) is on the ground. The referee stops the game
Foul by R. Zerrouki
Offensive foul by Álex Balboa
Foul by Z. Belaïd
Goal from I. Maza!!!!!! On a cross from the right, the Algerian gets ahead of his defender and cuts to the penalty point to place a helmet strike. The guard can’t do anything. The score changes to 0-3
10 shots on goal to 0 for the Fennecs
Corner taken by Pablo Ganet, returned by the defense
A. Mandrea (Algeria) blocks a long shot from P. Ganet (Equatorial Guinea) which was heading towards the right corner of the goal
Corner taken by Pablo Ganet, played short
Free kick taken by Pablo Ganet, returned by the defense. Corner to come
Foul by R. Belghali
Goal from F. Chaïbi!!!!!! On a sublime pass from Ibrahim Maza, Fares Chaïbi, launched in depth, hooks, transplants into the axis and sends a powerful strike with the right foot which lodges under the bar!!
M. Bakrar (Algeria) strikes from the left, 20 meters away. His shot lacks power and ends in the goalkeeper’s gloves
Foul by H. Abdelli
F. Chaibi (Algeria) does not target the ball after a cross from the right. His shot goes just over the bar
Goal from Z. Belaïd!!!!!!! On this corner hit at the near post, the defender places a cross header and opens the scoring!!
Corner taken by A. Hadj Moussa
A. Hadj Moussa (Algeria) feints on the right and hits. He gets a corner on this blocked shot
The Fennecs have possession of the ball (60%) compared to 40% for Equatorial Guinea
Foul by H. Abdelli
F. Chaibi (Algeria) receives a pass on the left corner of the area and strikes. The ball goes far over the goal
Free kick taken by A. Hadj Moussa, shot much too hard. The ball goes out of bounds
Foul by Charles Ondo on A. Hadj Moussa
R. Aït-Nouri (Algeria) seems injured but he can continue the match
A. Hadj Moussa (Algeria) crosses from the right but his partner cannot exploit this opportunity
R. Belghali (Algeria) is wanted in depth but the ball is too slippery
The game resumes
A. Hadj Moussa (Algeria) is on the ground
Let’s go for this match of the 3rd and last day of Group E of this CAN 2025. The kick-off is given by Algeria.
The 2 selections enter the field. Place for the National Anthems.
The Burundian Pacifique Ndabihawenimana, 40 years old, will be the whistleblower of this meeting.
Already qualified, Algeria can afford to let its executives breathe. The star of the Fennecs, Mahrez (Al-Ahli, 36 goals in 108 sel), who contributed to qualification for the round of 16 by scoring 3 goals at the start of the competition, finds himself on the bench, accompanied by Bensebaini (Dortmund, 77 sel) and Mandi (Lille, 111 sel). Defenders Hadjam (Young Boys, 15 sel) and Chergui (Paris FC, 3 sel), who were injured in the last match, are out of this match
Left-back executive Ndong (Tirana, 61 caps) has finished serving his suspension. However, he is announced as uncertain today along with the important winger Salvador (Wisla Plock, 10 goals in 57 caps), midfielders P. Obiang (Monza, 28 caps) and Eneme (Sparta Prague, 41 caps), who were injured during the last match. Striker Nsué (Intercity, Spanish D4, 50 salts, 22 goals), will be the number 1 danger for the Algerian defense.
2019 African champions, the Fennecs have definitively turned the page on their eliminations in the group stage during the 2021 and 2023 editions. Indeed, Algeria disposed of Sudan (3-0) and Burkina Faso (1-0) at the start of the competition. Whatever the result of this meeting, Vladimir Petković’s men will finish first in Group E, which guarantees them a round of 16 in Rabat next Tuesday. The Algerians qualified brilliantly for the 2026 World Cup and are undefeated, in regulation time, for 18 matches!
Unlike the two previous editions of the CAN, Equatorial Guinea will not participate in the direct elimination phase during this CAN in Morocco. Defeated, each time by a goal difference, against Burkina Faso (2-1) and Sudan (0-1), Equatorial Guinea is already eliminated from the competition even before facing the Fennecs. She remains on 3 defeats in all competitions. She was no match, either, in the qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup which will be played in the United States next June.
Hello and welcome to everyone on our site to follow, live with commentary and in full, the match of the 3rd day of Group E of the African Cup of Nations between Equatorial Guinea (4th, 0 points) and Algeria (1st, 6 points). Kick-off is scheduled for 5 p.m.