Algeria fall to draw against Sierra Leone/summary of the match
Algeria draw with Sierra Leone
On Tuesday, Algeria disappointed their fans, after falling into the trap of a goalless draw, in their first match of the African Nations Cup finals, against Sierra Leone.
The balance of the Warriors, one point, is on par with Sierra Leone, pending the second match of Group E, which will bring together Equatorial Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire tomorrow.
First half events
The first half was contrary to expectations and saw Sierra Leoneans advantage. As its players successfully applied their gameplay, taking advantage of Algeria’s back-and-forth, relying on long balls.
Soleimani almost opened the scoring in the 3rd minute. After receiving a pass deep from teammate Mahrez. Before dribbling the keeper and slotting a ball that settled into the outside net.
Sierra Leone’s reaction wasn’t long overdue, via Alhaji Kamara, who received a precise pass from Bondo inside the area and slotted a powerful ball past the post.
The Sierra Leonean players continued their offensive campaigns and were the closest to taking the score, especially in the 23rd minute. When Kamara executed a foul to get the ball to Bangura, who rose above everyone else. But his header passed the side of the post.
In the 31st minute, Touray led a quick counter-attack, dribbling Badran0. Then slotting a powerful shot that was deftly blocked by goalkeeper Mbulahi.
Second-half events
The Warriors regained control in the second half and put great pressure on Sierra Leone’s goal to score the first goal.
