Holders Algeria held to shock draw in opener
Holders Algeria were held to a surprise goalless draw by Sierra Leone as they made a surprise start to the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations.
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KO
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Kickoff
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35
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Abdelkader Bedrane Yellow Card
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HT
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First Half ends, Algeria 0, Sierra Leone 0.
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45
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On: Djamel Benlamri|Off: Abdelkader Bedrane
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64
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On: Farid Boulaya|Off: Sofiane Feghouli
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64
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On: Baghdad Bounedjah|Off: Islam Slimani
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64
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On: Sofiane Bendebka|Off: Yacine Brahimi
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76
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On: Saidu Fofanah|Off: Alhaji Kamara
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77
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Umaru Bangura Yellow Card
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83
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On: Saïd Benrahma|Off: Haris Belkebla
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84
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On: Sullay Kaikai|Off: Mohamed Buya Turay
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FT
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Second Half ends, Algeria 0, Sierra Leone 0.
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Algeria
ALG
Sierra Leone
SLE
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4-1-4-1
- M'Bolhi
- Bensebaini
- BedraneOn: Djamel Benlamri | Off: Abdelkader Bedrane
- Mandi
- Atal
- BelkeblaOn: Saïd Benrahma | Off: Haris Belkebla
- Belaïli
- BrahimiOn: Sofiane Bendebka | Off: Yacine Brahimi
- FeghouliOn: Farid Boulaya | Off: Sofiane Feghouli
- Mahrez
- SlimaniOn: Baghdad Bounedjah | Off: Islam Slimani
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23
Rais M'Bolhi
Saves
0
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17
Abdelkader Bedrane
35'
Goals
0
45'
4
Djamel Benlamri
Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
83'
27
Saïd Benrahma
Goals
0
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Goals
0
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20
Youcef Atal
Goals
0
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Goals
0
64'
14
Sofiane Bendebka
Goals
0
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Goals
0
64'
15
Farid Boulaya
Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
64'
9
Baghdad Bounedjah
Goals
0
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Saves
0
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19
Adem Zorgane
Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
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24
Ilyes Chetti
Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Game Information
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VENUE: Stade omnisport de Douala
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,
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Japoma
Match Commentary
| - | Match ends, Algeria 0, Sierra Leone 0. | |
| 90'+4' | Second Half ends, Algeria 0, Sierra Leone 0. | |
| 90'+4' | Attempt saved. Baghdad Bounedjah (Algeria) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Youcef Belaïli with a cross. |
Match Stats
Possession
66%
34%
Shots (on Goal)
19 (8)
10 (1)
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| 14 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 3 |
| 10 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 1 | Saves | 7 |
Data is currently unavailable.
Africa Cup of Nations Standings
| POS | Team | GP | GD | PTS |
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| 1 | Ivory Coast | 3 | +3 | 7 |
| 2 | Equatorial Guinea | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 | Sierra Leone | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 | Algeria | 3 | -3 | 1 |
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