Algeria stun the Netherlands in a friendly! | OneFootball

Big statement from the Fennecs! 

A week before the start of the World Cup, Algeria got a major confidence boost by beating the Netherlands (1-0) on their own turf. 

The match was nevertheless dominated by the Dutch, and the opening minutes, with Malen hitting the post (8') and Reijnders having a goal ruled out (10'), left Algerian supporters worried.

It took a brilliant Luca Zidane in goal to go into the dressing room without conceding. And with the many changes at half-time (7 for Petkovic, 5 for Koeman), the game opened up and became a bit more balanced as the minutes went by. 

The Netherlands kept dominating, but the Algerians created some great chances with their attacking talent. Until that solo run from Hadj Moussa late in the game, cutting in from the right before curling a superb left-footed strike into Roefs' top corner. 

A stunner that gives Algeria a huge confidence boost just as they head off to their base camp in Lawrence (Kansas), in the United States, where the Fennecs will play one final warm-up match against Bolivia on June 10.

The Netherlands, for their part, can rue their lack of attacking efficiency (2.19 xG to 0.48, 17 shots to 8). They play one final friendly against Uzbekistan in 5 days, before opening their World Cup campaign on June 14 against Japan.

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