“An early corner won by Burundi is turned into their own net by Farès Chaïbi, gifting the hosts a shock lead.”
Pivotal“Jean Claude Girumugisha doubles Burundi's lead with a clean right-footed finish from the center of the box after Algeria fail to clear a set piece.”
Pivotal“Mohamed Belloumi halves the deficit with a composed left-footed finish, giving Algeria a foothold in the match before halftime.”
Pivotal“Adil Boulbina completes Algeria's comeback with a superbly struck free-kick into the top corner, leveling the score at 2-2.”
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Burundi
Algeria
Outstanding performance
Algeria•MidfielderBurundi stunned the visitors by racing into a 2-0 lead inside 12 minutes, first through a Farès Chaïbi own goal and then a clinical finish from Jean Claude Girumugisha, capitalizing on set pieces and Algeria's slow start. Algeria responded by dominating the ball, finishing with 70% possession and 596 passes to Burundi's 243, but their profligacy in front of goal - three big chances missed against three created for Burundi - meant they had to grind their way back into the contest. Mohamed Belloumi pulled one back before the break, and Adil Boulbina's free-kick on 63 minutes leveled matters, capping a match where the underdogs' clinical edge and set-piece threat nearly stole a famous win despite being outpassed and outpossessed. For Algeria, the result stalls momentum in qualifying despite the statistical dominance, while Burundi will feel it's two points dropped after leading twice.
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Attempt missed. Jaouen Hadjam (Algeria) takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it goes close and misses to the left.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Foul committed by Mohamed Amissi of Burundi.
Achref Abada from Algeria wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Saâdi Radouani's header from a challenging angle on the right is saved in the top center of the goal by Jonathan Nahimana. Adem Zorgane provided the assist.
Algeria is awarded a corner after Jonathan Nahimana concedes.
Frédéric Nsabiyumva from Burundi attempts a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the left, but it goes close and misses to the right after a set piece situation.
Attempt blocked. Mohamed Amissi's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Christophe Nduwarugira provided the assist.
Mohamed Amissi from Burundi is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Substitution for Burundi: Emmanuel Swedi comes on for Bienvenue Kanakimana.
Foul committed by Jaouen Hadjam of Algeria.
Adem Zorgane from Algeria misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high, assisted by Mohammed Amoura.
Attempt missed. Bonfils Bimenyimana from Burundi has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes close but misses to the right. He was assisted by Jean Claude Girumugisha, who delivered a cross following a corner.
Burundi is awarded a corner after Ramy Bensebaini concedes.
Bienvenue Kanakimana from Burundi wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Mohammed Amoura of Algeria.
Youssouf Ndayishimiye from Burundi is penalized for dangerous play.
Mounsef Bakrar from Algeria is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Bonfils Bimenyimana from Burundi is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Ramy Bensebaini commits a foul for Algeria.
Attempt missed. Mohammed Amoura from Algeria takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it goes close and misses to the right. Ibrahim Maza provided the assist.
Burundi wins a corner after Achref Abada concedes.
Substitution for Algeria: Ilan Kebbal comes on for Amin Chiakha.
Substitution for Burundi: Mohamed Amissi comes on for Élie Mokono.
Attempt missed. Jean Claude Girumugisha from Burundi takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high following a direct free kick.
Élie Mokono from Burundi is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Mounsef Bakrar from Algeria is guilty of dangerous play.
Christophe Nduwarugira from Burundi is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Amin Chiakha from Algeria commits a foul.
Mounsef Bakrar is caught offside for Algeria.
Foul by Abdoul Mpawenimana from Burundi.
Jaouen Hadjam from Algeria is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Algeria: Adil Aouchiche comes on for Farès Chaïbi.
Substitution for Burundi: Abdoul Mpawenimana comes on for Mossi Nduwumwe.
Substitution for Burundi: Bonfils Bimenyimana comes on for Asman Ndikumana.
Substitution for Algeria: Mohammed Amoura comes on for Adil Boulbina.
Substitution for Algeria: Mounsef Bakrar comes on for Mohamed Belloumi.
Goal! Adil Boulbina scores for Algeria with a right-footed shot from a free kick into the top left corner. The match is now tied at 2-2.
Jaouen Hadjam from Algeria is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Henry Msanga of Burundi.
Ibrahim Maza's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Mohamed Belloumi provided the assist.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Asman Ndikumana from Burundi.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Melvin Mastil from Algeria.
Asman Ndikumana of Burundi is caught offside.
Burundi is awarded a corner after Jaouen Hadjam concedes.
Adil Boulbina from Algeria commits a handball.
Ibrahim Maza from Algeria misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high, assisted by Mohamed Belloumi.
Jaouen Hadjam from Algeria is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Mossi Nduwumwe of Burundi.
Adil Boulbina from Algeria misses a right-footed shot from outside the box to the left, assisted by Farès Chaïbi during a fast break.
The second half begins with the score at Burundi 2, Algeria 1.
First half ends with Burundi leading 2-1 against Algeria.
Henry Msanga from Burundi commits a handball.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Substitution for Algeria: Adem Zorgane comes on for Himad Abdelli due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Himad Abdelli from Algeria.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Jean Claude Girumugisha from Burundi wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Mohamed Belloumi of Algeria.
Mohamed BelloumiYellow CardMohamed Belloumi of Algeria receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Jean Claude Girumugisha of Burundi.
Himad Abdelli from Algeria is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Mossi Nduwumwe from Burundi misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending it just a bit too high. He was assisted by Élie Mokono with a through ball.
Ibrahim Maza's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. He was assisted by Jaouen Hadjam.
Frédéric Nsabiyumva from Burundi is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ibrahim Maza of Algeria.
Attempt saved. Asman Ndikumana from Burundi has his left-footed shot from the center of the box saved by Melvin Mastil in the center of the goal. The assist came from Akbar Muderi.
Algeria wins a corner after Christophe Nduwarugira concedes.
Goal! Mohamed Belloumi scores for Algeria with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner. The score is now Burundi 2, Algeria 1.
Attempt missed. Asman Ndikumana from Burundi takes a right-footed shot from over 35 yards but misses to the left.
Foul committed by Mossi Nduwumwe of Burundi.
Farès Chaïbi from Algeria is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Akbar Muderi from Burundi is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Mohamed Belloumi of Algeria.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Attempt missed. Jean Claude Girumugisha from Burundi takes a left-footed shot from long range on the left but misses to the right. He was assisted by Akbar Muderi.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Élie Mokono from Burundi.
Attempt missed. Mohamed Belloumi from Algeria takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the left. Saâdi Radouani provided the assist.
Attempt missed. Akbar Muderi from Burundi takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the left after a corner.
Élie Mokono's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Bienvenue Kanakimana.
Burundi wins a corner after Himad Abdelli concedes.
Asman Ndikumana from Burundi commits a foul.
Achref Abada from Algeria wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Henry Msanga of Burundi.
Henry MsangaYellow CardHenry Msanga from Burundi receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Ibrahim Maza of Algeria is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Akbar Muderi of Burundi.
Mohamed Belloumi of Algeria wins a free kick on the right wing.
Goal! Burundi leads Algeria 2-0. Jean Claude Girumugisha scores for Burundi with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner.
Foul committed by Mossi Nduwumwe of Burundi.
Jaouen Hadjam from Algeria is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Asman Ndikumana of Burundi.
Ramy Bensebaini from Algeria wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Own goal by Farès Chaïbi gives Burundi a 1-0 lead over Algeria.
Burundi wins a corner after Ramy Bensebaini concedes.
Akbar Muderi from Burundi is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Adil Boulbina commits a foul for Algeria.
Asman Ndikumana from Burundi is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Achref Abada commits a foul for Algeria.
Élie Mokono from Burundi misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it close but to the right after a corner.
Burundi wins a corner after Ramy Bensebaini concedes.
First half begins.
Group leaders Algeria travel to Bujumbura looking to build on their opening win, but injuries to Amine Gouiri and Anis Hadj Moussa cloud their preparations. Winless Burundi, fresh off a defeat to Togo, need a big result at Stade Intwari to salvage their campaign.
