Jordan started the match with strong intent and made a good impression; however, Algeria displayed determination to reverse the scoreline. After suffering a 3-0 defeat against Lionel Messi’s Argentina in their first match, Algeria required a response, which they successfully achieved.
Despite Jordan’s spirited performance and tactical discipline, Algeria’s skill in critical moments made all the difference. Ibrahim Maza, awarded Man of the Match, played a key role in the turnaround, while Riyad Mahrez’s vision and leadership were vital for securing the victory.
Softfootball reports that this result guarantees Argentina the top position in Group J, while Algeria stays in the race for second place. Jordan, although showing potential, faced their second consecutive defeat, placing them on the brink of elimination.
Player Ratings
Jordan
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| Yazeed Abulaila | 6 |
| Husam Abu Dahab | 7 |
| Yazan Abu Al Arab | 6 |
| Abdallah Nasib | 6 |
| Mohannad Abu Taha | 7 |
| Noor Al Raqabdeh | 6 |
| Nizar Al Rashdan | 7 |
| Ehsan Haddad | 6 |
| Mahmoud Al Mardi | 6 |
| Mousa Tamari | 7 |
| Ali Iyad Olwan | 6 |
| Subs: Odeh Fakhouri, Ali Al Azaizeh, Mohammad Abu Hasheesh, Saleem Obaid, Mohammad Abuzraiq |
Algeria
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| Luca Zidane | 5 |
| Rayan Aït-Nouri | 7 |
| Ramy Bensebaini | 8 |
| Aïssa Mandi | 7 |
| Rafik Belghali | 6 |
| Ramiz Zerrouki | 5 |
| Hicham Boudaoui | 6 |
| Riyad Mahrez | 8 |
| Ibrahim Maza | 8 (Man of the Match) |
| Fares Chaïbi | 6 |
| Amine Gouiri | 7 |
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Algeria | Jordan |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Total Shots | 12 | 9 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 3 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.74 | 0.98 |
| Fouls Committed | 11 | 13 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
