Highlights : Algeria 2 – 1 Nigeria (African Cup Of Nations Semi Finals)

July 14, 2019

Algeria 2 – 1 Nigeria Football Highlights

(African Cup Of Nations Semi Finals )

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Date : 14th July

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Key Moments Recap :
Goal : 40′ William Troost-Ekong (o.g.) 1 – 0

Algeria takes the lead. An own goal by William Troost-Ekong. Riyad Mahrez uses some skill to get past Jamilu Collins then sends a ball across but before it gets to its destination, Troost-Ekong intercepts with defensive intent but this deflects into his own net fromfabout eight yards.

Goal : 73′ 1 – 1 (pen.) Odion Ighalo
VAR Notifies the Referee of a possible handball that occurred during a Nigerian freekick and after some review on the VAR screen, Aissa Mandi is booked and a penalty is given.
Ighalo steps up to the spot and levels the score, 18 minutes to the final whistle.

Goal : 90′ Riyad Mahrez 2 – 1
Nigeria concede a late free kick, close to the penalty box. Riyad Mahrez steps up to the spot and fires in a sensational freekick into the far corner and there with sends the Algerians into the AFCON Final.