2018 World Cup Qualifier: Algeria 1-1 Nigeria – AS IT HAPPENED

 Algeria finish their qualifying campaign having failed to win a single match. Nigeria, who have qualified for the World Cup as Group B winners, finish the qualifying campaign unbeaten.

Lineups:

Algeria XI: Haouchi, Mandi, Cadamuro, Chafaï, Nessakh, Medjani, Ferhat, Bennacer, Mahrez, Brahimi, Slimani.

Nigeria XI: Ezenwa, Abdullahi, Ola Aina, Balogun, Ekong, Etebo, J.Ogu, Ndidi, Nwakeme, Iwobi, Iheanacho.

Commentary:

FULL-TIME: Algeria 1-1 Nigeria.

90' - The fourth official has added four minutes.

88' - GOAL! Brahimi. Algeria 1-1 Nigeria. Brahimi coverts from the spot-kick.

85' - Algeria are awarded a penalty after Brahimi was fouled in the Nigeria box.

81' - Nigeria sub: Musa IN, Iwobi OUT.

80' - Nigeria are looking to contain Algeria in the closing stages of this encounter.

75' - Algeria sub: Boundjah IN, Bennacer OUT.

70' - Algeria are now applying some pressure on the Nigeria defence.

65' - CHANCE! Algeria striker Slimani misses the target from close range with Nigeria keeper Ezenwa well beaten.

62' - GOAL! Algeria 0-1 Nigeria. Ogu nets with a long range effort.

55' - Algeria keeper Chaouchi makes a good save to deny Nigeria forward Iwobi.

50' - Algeria attackers Slimani and Mahrez are both fouled in the middle of the park as the hosts look to break the deadlock.


46' - The second-half is underway.

45' - The fourth official has added one minute.

42' - CAUTION: Ogu is booked (Nigeria).

40' - Five minutes left before half-time and it is still 0-0 here in Constantine.

35' - Ferhat tries a through ball, but his Alegria team-mate Slimani is caught offside.

30' - Algeria sub: Abdellaoui IN, Nessakh OUT.

25' - Algeria and Nigeria have shown some initiative going forward, but the two goalkeepers are yet to be seriously tested.

20' - Ndidi pushes forward and he unleashes a shot which is blocked as we approach the half-hour mark.

15' - Algeria forward Mahrez bursts into the Nigeria box, but his Leicester City FC team-mate Ndidi stops him.

10' - Nigeria are dominating possession as they look to break the deadlock.
5' - Algeria winger Mahrez's free-kick is easily saved by Nigeria keeper Ezenwa.

1' - The match is underway.

2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa tournament »