Algeria vs Congo DR 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Round of 16
Introduction
Algeria are hosting Congo DR
at Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan, Rabat, Morocco, starting on . The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Match Commentary
- 0': First Half begins.
- 49': Substitution, Algeria. Himad Abdelli replaces Ismaël Bennacer because of an injury.
- 62': Substitution, Congo DR. Nathanaël Mbuku replaces Meschack Elia.
- 69': Substitution, Congo DR. Gaël Kakuta replaces Ngal'ayel Mukau.
- 70': Substitution, Congo DR. Edo Kayembe replaces Noah Sadiki.
- 70': Substitution, Algeria. Anis Hadj Moussa replaces Riyad Mahrez.
- 70': Substitution, Algeria. Zinéddine Belaïd replaces Rayan Aït-Nouri.
- 83': Substitution, Algeria. Baghdad Bounedjah replaces Ibrahim Maza.
- 87': Substitution, Congo DR. Michel-Ange Balikwisha replaces Théo Bongonda.
- 88': Substitution, Congo DR. Fiston Mayele replaces Cédric Bakambu.
- 90': First Half Extra Time begins Algeria 0, Congo DR 0.
- 94': Rafik Belghali (Algeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 99': Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 101': Chancel Mbemba (Congo DR) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 105': Edo Kayembe (Congo DR) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 105'+3': First Half Extra Time ends, Algeria 0, Congo DR 0.
- 110': Substitution, Congo DR. Charles Pickel replaces Samuel Moutoussamy because of an injury.
- 113': Substitution, Algeria. Adil Boulbina replaces Farès Chaïbi.
- 114': Substitution, Algeria. Ramiz Zerrouki replaces Hicham Boudaoui.
- 119': Goal! Algeria 1, Congo DR 0. Adil Boulbina (Algeria) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Ramiz Zerrouki with a through ball.
- 120'+2': Baghdad Bounedjah (Algeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Game Information
Competition: Africa Cup of Nations
Venue: Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan
Location: Rabat, Morocco
Attendance: 18,837
Venue: Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan
Location: Rabat, Morocco
Attendance: 18,837
Statistics
 COD |
ALG |
|
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Fouls | 17 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 0 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 5 | Saves | 2 |
| 42.6 | Possession | 57.4 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 339 | Accurate Passes | 462 |
| 404 | Passes | 544 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 16 | Crosses | 26 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 61 | Long Balls | 61 |
| 34 | Accurate Long Balls | 26 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 19 | Tackles | 19 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 5 |
| 36 | Effective Clearances | 24 |
| 36 | Clearances | 24 |
Algeria (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Luca Zidane (GK) |
| 21 | Ramy Bensebaini |
| 2 | Aïssa Mandi |
| 15 | Rayan Aït-Nouri |
| 25 | Rafik Belghali  |
| 10 | Ismaël Bennacer |
| 14 | Hicham Boudaoui |
| 17 | Farès Chaïbi |
| 7 | Riyad Mahrez |
| 18 | Mohamed Amoura |
| 22 | Ibrahim Maza |
Congo DR (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lionel M'Pasi (GK) |
| 4 | Axel Tuanzebe |
| 22 | Chancel Mbemba |
| 8 | Samuel Moutoussamy |
| 12 | Joris Kayembe |
| 2 | Aaron Wan-Bissaka |
| 14 | Noah Sadiki |
| 6 | Ngal'ayel Mukau |
| 13 | Meschack Elia |
| 10 | Théo Bongonda |
| 17 | Cédric Bakambu |
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