Algeria booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after edging their tie with a spectacular long-range strike that proved decisive.
The breakthrough came when an Algerian player unleashed a rocket of a shot from outside the area, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance and putting Algeria in front.
After taking the lead, Algeria managed the game well, staying organised at the back and limiting their opponents’ chances as the match moved through the second half.
The opponents pushed for an equaliser late on, but Algeria held firm to protect the result until the final whistle.
With this win, Algeria advance to the quarter-finals and continue their continental campaign, boosted by a goal that will be remembered as one of the highlights of the match.
