New Delhi: Algeria defeated South Korea 4-2 in their second World Cup Group H in a six-goal thriller in Porto Alegre. Striker Islam Slimani and centre back Rafick Halliche scored in the 26th and 28th minute to provide the lead to Algeria in the first half against South Korea.
Portugal will now have to defeat Ghana by a big margin in their last group league game hoping that the match between United States and Germany doesn`t end in a draw, in order to qualify for the Round of 16. While Germany and the US are on four points, Portugal and Ghana have a point each.
Meanwhile, in the first match of the day, young substitute Divock Origi made full use of a beautiful pass from Chelsea star Eden Hazard in the 88th minute, as Belgium defeated Russia 1-0 making it to the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time since Italia`90.
While Belgium had to struggle for their win, Algeria defeated South Korea convincingly. Algeria took a huge lead of 3-0 in the first half and even though the Koreans fought back by scoring two goals in the second half, Algeria won their best match in World Cup history 4-2.
This was Algeria’s first World Cup win since 1982 and after a narrow defeat by group leaders Belgium in their opening game, they have kept their tournament hopes alive by becoming the first African team to score four goals in a World Cup game.
If Algeria defeats Russia in their next encounter, they would secure a last-16 spot, and if South Korea fails to beat Belgium then a draw would be enough for boss Vahid Halilhodzic’s side, the report added.
Bureau Report
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