Slovenia beats Algeria to establish Group C lead

Robert Koren scored a late goal Sunday to give Slovenia a 1-0 win over 10-man Algeria and first place in Group C of the World Cup, ahead of the United States and England.
Jun 13, 2010, 04:11 pm - Associated Press

Match Timeline

Algeria
Slovenia
  • KO
  • HT
  • 53
  • 58
  • 79
  • 80
  • 82
  • 84
  • 87
  • FT

Match Commentary

90'
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90'
Abdelkader Ghezzal's red card changed the game and Algeria immediately looked under pressure after being reduced to ten men. His teammates certainly won't be impressed as they face England on Friday, knowing that defeat will see them eliminated.
90'
Appropriate that an error, rather than a moment of brilliance, decided this one.
Match Stats
ALGSVN
Possession
47.7%
52.347.7
52.3%
Shots on Goal
2
3
Shot Attempts
10
7
Yellow Cards
1
2
Corner Kicks
4
3
Saves
2
2