00:00Yannick Kambanga has a look at his watch, blows his whistle, and on this beautiful pitch, it's Zambia that get
00:07us started, wearing their orange and black hits.
00:10Algeria wearing their green and white, well, overwhelmingly white, adorned with green.
00:17And immediately on the front foot, it's Kingston Mutandua, loses his footing.
00:22Plenty of engagement in these opening seconds. So much intensity. Zambia cruising into the box, but the shot goes wayward.
00:30It was Patan Daca who invited himself in.
00:41Patan Daca who now plays his club football in Germany for Hamburg.
00:49Patan Daca who's just 19 years of age in Algeria.
00:56Now look at the retort from the Desert Eagles, or the Desert Foxes.
01:01Oh, they found the goal! It's showing that job!
01:05The Desert Foxes!
01:10Strike a very early blow at its efficiency at its finest.
01:14It's Jawunat Jamm who opens the era of Brahim Emdani in the best way possible.
01:23And just listen to the roar of the crowd of the Sadowsinite Ahmed.
01:34Ibrahim Maza who takes the ball up, skips away from two defenders, bursts with pace.
01:39And then it's the underlapping run of Jawunat Jamm.
01:42It's not met by any markers.
01:45And quite frankly, it's far too easy for him to score after.
01:50Willard Mwanza not covering his near post.
01:54It's a terrible error.
01:56And although Jawunat Jamm was pinpoint...
02:03So if Zambia did have a game plan coming into this match,
02:06certainly it didn't account for conceding this early.
02:10Oh, but now they've won the ball very high up on the pitch.
02:13Algeria taking many risks in possession.
02:16They do have defenders that are technically sound and confident in their ball-playing abilities.
02:24But nonetheless, Zambia present a threat just by their pace and their organization.
02:35Oh, what an entertaining match we have on our hands tonight.
02:41This is not a friendly, this is more than that.
02:44It's a qualification match for the summit of continental football in Africa,
02:49the Africa Cup of Nations.
02:50And look at Maza.
02:52Just makes it look so effortless.
02:55Ibrahim Maza.
02:57Guiri.
03:00Almost got his head to it, but Willard Mwanza.
03:04There's that gem.
03:08Finally, Algeria slowed down the pace in this match that...
03:13seems to be played at such a frenetic pace.
03:19And they're circulating it beautifully.
03:22It's like...
03:24sugar and spice for Algeria!
03:26Close to the second!
03:28Havoc in the box!
03:30And it's blasted over the top by Bashir Benoumi.
03:34He's picked a motivated squad that are gelling.
03:38This time it was Sadi Radouani, the USMLG full-backs cross that created so many issues.
03:46And then Mohamed Amin Amoura had the coolness on the...
03:52Amoura getting involved in the defensive duties.
03:55The number 11 for Algeria.
03:58He, too, secured a move this summer, but on a loan to Nice.
04:09The abundance of talent Algeria have, spots on the pitch are going to be very hard to get.
04:20Amoura's in direct confrontation, certainly with Bulbina, perhaps Bouraba.
04:26And, well, not Bouraba, who's more of a center midfielder, but Oshish, maybe even Kebal.
04:31Look at that control by Amin Guiri.
04:34The ball stuck to his boot like glue.
04:38Ajem venturing forward again.
04:40And Zambia don't seem to be learning from their previous mistakes.
04:44They're allowing for...
04:46Waste of potential.
04:50Play that could have led to an equalizer.
04:52Algeria, restart, playing short.
04:57On the surface that really resembled a billiards table.
05:11Samir Cherguide, 27-year-old, who's forming a new center-back partnership with Rami Bensebaini.
05:17Of course, in the defensive sector, there was also another retirement that was quite a blow for Algeria.
05:24It's Aissa Mondi, who said goodbye and hung up his international boots.
05:28It's Aissa Mondi, who said goodbye and hung up his boots.
05:31Dished out by them Zorgan to Rami Damin Amoura.
05:39Tiptoes around the defender.
05:42Sadie Radouani gets it.
05:44And the shot, finally by Bashir Benoumi.
05:47It was a left-footed, curled attempt.
05:51He got a hold of it quite well, though, the whole city player.
05:55Let's look at it again.
05:56He just wrapped his foot around it.
06:01Lots of delicatessen.
06:05He does have an eye for goal.
06:07He demonstrated so in the Premier League, this campaign.
06:11He scored twice against Chelsea on September 12th.
06:15And a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge.
06:22It was Amoura, with a lot to prove.
06:23Amoura drops the shoulder and bursts through.
06:26Outside of the right foot.
06:27This could be the second for Algeria.
06:29But if it wasn't for a decisive defensive intervention from David Havincegna.
06:33Adem Zorgan's shot.
06:36He may have found the back of the net.
06:39And it was all triggered by an immense throttle of Mohamed Amin Amoura.
06:46He just turned on the boosters and said, goodbye, Matthews Banda.
06:50I'm on my way.
06:52Unlocked this Zambian defense, which has found its grips a little bit more as the match has progressed.
06:59From this free kick.
07:02Shaibi looks to the crowd.
07:07Algeria have four players in the box for now.
07:09There's Bensebaini-Shergi to search for.
07:13Will it be taken directly?
07:15Shaibi disguises his cross.
07:17Does go directly, but it hits the side netting.
07:27In a match, there are several little matches.
07:29Here's Amin Sheka.
07:30Sheka, he spins well.
07:32Very strong composure from Sheka.
07:36And competitiveness.
07:39Maza.
07:40Not on the same.
07:42They weren't exactly on the same wavelength.
07:46Sheka and Ibrahim Maza.
07:50And if there is a play to sort of summarize why Algeria haven't scored a second,
07:54that could be a good example.
07:59And the utmost concentration on the faces of Albert Kangwanda and Fashan Takala.
08:06Kangwanda with his left foot measuring out the distance of goals.
08:10Fashan Takala who shoots it, but it doesn't clear the wall.
08:16And that's the halftime whistle blown by the referee.
08:20Algeria go into the break with a 1-0 lead, which they got seconds after the start of this match.
08:26Thanks to Zhaouan Adjem, the left back, scoring his fourth goal for Algeria.
08:32The Brighton defender surprising Willard Mwanza with the tip of his left boot.
08:43And we're underway for this second half.
08:45Algeria attacking from right to left on your screen.
08:48Zambia attacking from left to right.
08:51But Chipolo Polo have one half to right the wrong of conceding so early.
08:58And perhaps claw their way back.
09:03Starting off with an aggressive foul.
09:08Matthews Banda.
09:10Jawan Hadjam.
09:12Or Mohamed Amura, excuse me.
09:16So it's Patsun Daka who makes way.
09:18It's a bit of a blow for Zambia.
09:21He's the highest active goal scorer.
09:28It's a shame that he wasn't able to contribute to his fullest abilities.
09:45Algeria.
09:46On the attack, it's Zhaouan Adjem.
09:51Lined up as a fullback, but his contributions offensively have been second to none this evening.
09:57And that time his shot is straight at the gloves of...
10:01Oh, he strokes the ball perfectly.
10:05He's in those pockets of space.
10:09Makes it nearly impossible to contend with.
10:16Amura just brings it down for Jawan Hadjam, who is spinning and turning and twisting and...
10:23And Pure Wedding calls for a penalty kick.
10:31Amura has a look at the referee.
10:33He's in the right, but doesn't get the call.
10:36All right, he'd like to grab a goal.
10:49Tonight.
10:50And that's evidence.
10:52Oh, Maza to Amura.
10:53Amura cuts back onto his right foot!
10:58for some reason it just never seemed as if he was going to score even when he
11:02he cut on to his right
11:07perfectly weighted the pass and then Amura
11:12did send his defender the opposite direction
11:14changed
11:17changed his position and then
11:21little nutmeg
11:31Zambia don't have many players in the box but Fashan Sakhala has earned some space
11:35and he's grabbed an equalizer
11:39oh my oh my
11:41Chapolo, Polo, draw a level
11:44at the side of Sinaita Met
11:50and they have erased the picture perfect start to life of Brahim Emdani as head coach
11:55of the Deserted Foxes
12:01let's have a look at it again
12:04it's a fairly simple play but Radouani is late to come on to Sakhala
12:09who then skips around opens up his body perfectly to pick out that second post that time everything
12:16looked in pure synchronization and harmony and then he gets a little bit of fortune it
12:22goes between the legs of Rami Ben-Sebaini in any case Melvin Mastille was surely beaten
12:30gets it back the captain of Algeria
12:36clips it in but languidly into Maza
12:41Maza sets up
12:43Ben-Umi
12:44Fahre Shahibi with the outside of the right boots
12:49Millard Wanza is nowhere to be seen
12:54but alas
12:56does not find the target
13:25Ben-Sebaini
13:28it's a good pass
13:30into Amoura
13:33profligacy from Mohamed Amin Amoura
13:36in Algeria
13:41attempting new approach play
13:43Rami Ben-Sebaini
13:46turning into playmaker
13:48that's the second time that is
13:50long balls over the top
13:52that's
13:53have caused real trouble
13:56Amoura in an onside position
13:59controlled it well enough
14:02and then it's just a poor finish
14:10those moments that's when you have to keep a cool head and that
14:14is what separates the good goal scorers from the level
14:20each and every errands
14:26can be very costly
14:34Adouani marking
14:37it's a poor delivery
14:38it's straight into the gloves
14:39of Melvin Mastil
14:40who
14:43searches
14:45for Bashir Ben-Umi
14:46on the second ball
14:48it's Zorgan
14:50spread out to Ben-Umi
14:51who's going to get onto his left foot
14:53certainly Ben-Umi on his left foot
14:54but
14:54two telegraphed
14:56this time Millard Wanza
14:59won't be fooled
15:07maybe a little selfish
15:10from Ben-Umi
15:13on to have a
15:15very successful career
15:16in Europe
15:17still has
15:17time left of course
15:19at the latter stages of his
15:22playing days nonetheless
15:23but
15:25oh he's
15:25gone into no man's land
15:27however
15:27Rami Ben-Sebaini
15:28he's made a few questionable decisions
15:30and Zambia
15:32can strike a second time
15:35swiping at just the grass
15:37Kingston Moutandois
15:41but at the brink of collapse
15:44Algeria
15:49while playing behind
15:50the back
15:51in the absence of
15:52Ben-Sebaini
15:53there's Shiaqa
15:55oh lovely touch from Amoua
15:56Maza to get the goal
16:01well when in doubt
16:02you can call on
16:04Ibrahim Maza
16:09the German born Algerian
16:11does it
16:11again
16:17his touch is just golden
16:21and even when he's on his
16:22weaker left boot
16:24he's able
16:25he's able
16:27to just cause so much damage
16:29and restore the lead
16:30for Algeria
16:31the quarters are loving it
16:34well I mean Shiaqa
16:36is trouble for defenders
16:38with his massive frame
16:39and then Amoua
16:40gets his second assist
16:41of the match
16:44it's a gentle touch
16:45and then Maza
16:47he knew he was gonna only have
16:49that closed angle to go for
16:51but still believed in himself
16:55and it's a goalkeeping howler
16:56from Maza
16:58all he really had to do was
17:00bat it wide
17:01but wanted to catch it
17:02it seems
17:03but he gets it all wrong
17:05the number one for
17:07Zambia
17:08and that's a bit of a gift
17:09for Algeria yet again
17:13Libraim Maza
17:14Maza
17:15of course they
17:17are benefiting from the
17:19coaching
17:22from Antard Yaya
17:23assistant coach too
17:25Brahim Hindani
17:27fine defender he was
17:35well
17:37Bulbina
17:38with all his antics
17:40Bulbina
17:40cuts it back
17:41that's a beautiful ball
17:43Maza
17:44with the back heel
17:44has Mouza
17:47Anis Hage Mouza
17:50adds to the party
17:53and that was
17:54served on a silver platter
17:56by Ibrahim Maza
18:03the most delicate
18:05of back heels
18:05inside the box
18:08after Havoc was created
18:10and it's a substitute
18:12that combine well
18:15Adil Bulbina
18:16and Anis Hage Mouza
18:18at the finish
18:19and the number seven
18:21for Algeria
18:22gets his third
18:23as well for country
18:28isn't closed down
18:29and then he
18:29cuts it back
18:33and then he has
18:34all the
18:35the peace of mind
18:36to take his time
18:38with the finish
18:40the fake
18:41from Hage Mouza
18:43and then he just
18:44rifles it in
18:48rippling the net
18:51at that near post
18:55and the Zambian defenders
18:56were all over the place
18:59clearly in disarray
19:01and then the substitutes
19:02oh they came on
19:04and they were devastating
19:05Hage Mouza
19:06Bulbina
19:10just causing
19:11all sorts of trouble
19:12for the Zambia defense
19:14as if they had
19:16no idea
19:18where up was
19:19from down
19:21convincing
19:24they were tested
19:25once Fashan Sakala
19:27equalized
19:28and that is all
19:29here in Tizi Uzu
19:31Algeria pick up
19:32the three points
19:34and climb to first place
19:36in this group I
19:37after match day one
19:38in the Africa Cup of Nations
19:402027 qualifiers
19:42a resounding
19:433-1 victory
19:44over Zambia
19:46in which
19:47at one point
19:48they were tested
19:49they were drawn level
19:50but thanks to
19:51Ibrahim Mouza
19:52who scored the
19:54go-ahead goal
19:55yet again
19:55and then contributed
19:57to the third
19:58a fine performance
20:00from Bimeb Dadizman
