Jordan 1–2 Algeria: Gouiri's late corner strike knocks out the debutants
World Cup debutants Jordan saw their tournament end in Group J as Algeria came from behind to win 2–1 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Jordan dominated the opening period and led at the break through Nizar Al Rashdan's composed 36th-minute finish past Luca Zidane, a goal that put the Asian side deservedly ahead.
Algeria were transformed after the interval, taking control of possession and creating the bulk of the chances. Nadhir Benbouali levelled in the 69th minute, heading home from a Riyad Mahrez corner, before Amine Gouiri completed the turnaround in the 82nd minute with a close-range finish from another corner, the goal standing after a VAR offside check. The result confirmed Argentina as Group J winners and kept Algeria's knockout hopes alive ahead of their final fixture, while a second straight defeat eliminated Jordan.
Key moments
- •Jordan led at half-time through Nizar Al Rashdan's 36th-minute strike past Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane.
- •Algeria substitute Nadhir Benbouali equalised in the 69th minute with a header from a Riyad Mahrez corner.
- •Amine Gouiri scored the 82nd-minute winner from close range off a corner, the goal confirmed by VAR after an offside check.
- •Algeria dominated the second half with around 69% possession and 13 shots to Jordan's two.
- •Defeat eliminated debutants Jordan, while Algeria stayed alive for the knockout stage and Argentina were confirmed as Group J winners.
Timeline
Match facts
- Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara
- 68,371 attendance
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- Referee: Slavko Vinčič (Slovenia)
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