Algeria come from behind to defeat Jordan 2-1 in World Cup group match
Algeria secured a 2-1 victory over Jordan in a World Cup Group J match, knocking the tournament newcomers out. Amine Gouiri scored the equalizer after Nizar al-Rashdan gave Jordan the lead. Nadhir Benbouali netted the winning goal for Algeria late in the game. The result keeps Algeria's hopes alive for advancing to the knockout stage.
Match highlights
- Nizar al-Rashdan opened the scoring for Jordan, but Amine Gouiri quickly equalized for Algeria.
- Nadhir Benbouali scored the decisive goal for Algeria in the 82nd minute in Santa Clara.
- The win eliminates Jordan from the tournament in their debut appearance.
- Algeria and Austria now both have three points in Group J, while Argentina leads with six points.
- Jordan will play Argentina in Arlington, Texas, in their final match of the tournament.
