First shock in this African Cup of Nations. After losing this evening to everyone’s surprise against Mauritania, the Fennecs were eliminated from CAN 2023 in the first round after a goal from Dellahi. The competition loses one of its favorites to the final victory in the groups.
23:35 – Algeria writes a new page in its history
Eliminated from the CAN 2023 after the defeat against Mauritania, the Fennecs exited the competition from the group stage in 2 consecutive editions for the first time in its history.
23:30 – Three known posters
After the results of the day, three posters for the round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations are known:
- Nigeria – Cameroon
- Equatorial Guinea – Guinea
- Cape Verde – Mauritania
23:25 – Abdou: “Football is full of surprises”
An unexpected nation in the round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations, Mauritania qualified after a good performance against Algeria. In the post-match conference, Amir Abdou congratulated his players: “We suffered. We had a successful game plan. We were solid. We scored in a game situation and I am very proud of that we are in the process of achieving. Football is full of surprises. The state of mind, the desire was there. We managed to achieve this goal of passing.”
23:20 – The ninth elimination in groups
Eliminated from the pools this evening, Algeria experienced the ninth elimination in its history from the pools.
23:15 – Mauritania in history
Double blow for the Mauritanians this evening! By winning against Algeria, the Mourabitounes won their first victory in a CAN but also a first qualification for the round of 16.
23:10 – The same scenario as in 2021
While it only needed a point this evening, Algeria lost against Mauritania (1-0). The Fennecs are eliminated from the groups of the African Cup of Nations, as in 2021.
23:06 – Mauritania creates the feat, Algeria eliminated!
Feat of Mauritania! By winning this evening against Algeria (1-0), the Mourabitounes qualified for the round of 16 of the CAN and eliminated the Fennecs in the first round.
11:00 p.m. – Less than two minutes
There are less than two minutes left in added time.
22:59 – The game resumes
After the treatments, the match resumes.
22:58 – Niasse, the savior
Once again, the Mauritanian goalkeeper prevents Algeria from scoring. Found in the area, Mandi strikes from the point but comes up against Niasse. The ball comes back to Bounedjah who takes it again but it goes wide. The attacker and goalkeeper remain on the ground.
22:56 – Belaili doesn’t get the foul
While he passed to the right side after a sombrero, Youcef Belaili collapsed upon contact with Camara. The ball went out in six meters and the midfielder did not get a foul.
22:52 – 11 minutes of added time
A tense end to the match where 11 minutes were added to the regulation time of the second half.
22:51 – Niasse adds more
Belaili’s cross is too long and Niasse easily catches the ball. The doorman takes the opportunity to jump in front of him to save time.
22:49 – Belaili claims the penalty
After a missed cross from Aït-Nouri, the ball returned to the feet of Belaili who hooked Lamine Ba before collapsing. The midfielder calls for a penalty but the referee doesn’t whistle anything.
22:48 – Bentaleb mows down Ibnou Ba
Bentaleb passes the ball to Belaili but it is touched by the referee. Pulled by Ibnou Ba, the Algerian midfielder fell and mowed down the Mauritanian in his momentum who remained on the ground.
22:45 – The bar saves Algeria!
After the free kick, the ball returns to Fofana. In the area, the attacker crosses hard for Ba who takes the flat foot. The midfielder smashes the crossbar.
22:44 – Gassama affected
Fighting in the air with Youcef Belaili, Omare Gassama remains on the ground, hit in the face.
22:43 – Kamara close to perfect entry
For his first ball, Kamara tried his luck with his right foot but it was repelled by Mandrea then Tougai.
22:42 – Atal comes out
For the last ten minutes, Youcef Atal gives way to Kevin Van Den Kerkhof. For Mauritania, Camara, Kamara and Ba come into play.
22:38 – Fresh break
While Slimani doesn’t let up, both teams return to the benches to cool down.
22:37 – Yellow card for Slimani
After a Mauritanian foul, Islam Slimani claims a penalty. He finally received a yellow card for protest.
22:32 – Fofana replaces Anne
Souleymane Anne will have given everything on the front of the Mauritanian attack. Exhausted, he gives way to Guess Fofana.
22:31 – Mandi stumbles upon Niasse
What an opportunity for Algeria and Aïssa Mandi! The defender is found at the far post. He controls before striking but Niasse pushes back.
22:30 – Slimani enters
Algeria’s historic striker Islam Slimani comes into play to replace Mohamed Amoura. The Fennecs have an interesting free kick to play after a foul by Keita.
22:28 – Dellahi exits
The Mauritanian hero of the first period Dellahi gives way to Houeibib.