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Highlights and goals: Algeria 3-0 Ghana in Friendly Match

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By Jhonatan Andrés Martínez Cuesta
Highlights and goals: Algeria 3-0 Ghana in Friendly Match
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January 5, 2022 1:23 PM ET
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90+1' End of the match!

Match ends at the Qatar Foundation Stadium, victory for Algeria! The Arab champions were convincing to take the victory in this friendly match.

January 5, 2022 12:55 PM ET
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90' Additional time

One more minute will be played in the match.

January 5, 2022 12:54 PM ET
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88' Ghana came closer

Benjamin Tetteh's shot went wide.

January 5, 2022 12:52 PM ET
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85' Double substitution for Algeria

Houcine Benayada and Ilyes Chetti replace Youcef Belaïli and Youcef Atal.

January 5, 2022 12:50 PM ET
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79' GOOOOAL for Algeria

Islam Slimani! Farid Boulaya sent in a cross from the right, goalkeeper Ati-Zigi couldn't control it and the Algerian striker pushed the ball in for the third goal.

January 5, 2022 12:46 PM ET
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76' Ghana Substitution

Enter Andy Yiadom in place of Jonathan Mensah.

January 5, 2022 12:42 PM ET
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74' GOOOAL for Algeria!

Jonathan Mensah's own goal. An opponent was overflowing on the right edge, who sent the cross underneath and in the eagerness to clear it, he put it in his own goal.

January 5, 2022 12:41 PM ET
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71' Double change for Algeria

Saïd Benrahma and Farid Boulaya replace Adam Ounas and Yacine Brahimi.

January 5, 2022 12:38 PM ET
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67' Double change for Ghana

Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Maxwell Quaye replace Abdul Manaf Nurudeen and Richmond Boakye.

January 5, 2022 12:32 PM ET
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63' Double change for Algeria

Ismael Bennacer and Islam Slimani replace Adem Zorgane and Baghdad Bounedjah.

January 5, 2022 12:28 PM ET
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62' M'Bohli saves!

Benjamin Tetteh's through ball into the box and shot across goal, but the Algerian keeper again prevents another equalizer.

January 5, 2022 12:27 PM ET
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55' The score remains the same

Algeria continues to win, despite the impetus with which the Ghanaian team came out. It will be important for them to regain control of the match.

January 5, 2022 12:20 PM ET
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49' ¡GREAT SAVE BY M'BOHLI!

Thomas Partey's shot from outside the box and the Algerian goalkeeper prevents the equalizer with a great save at the right post.

January 5, 2022 12:14 PM ET
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Second half begins

The last 45 minutes of the match are underway.

January 5, 2022 12:10 PM ET
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45+1' End of the first half

The first half of the match ends. Algeria partially wins by the minimum difference against Ghana.

January 5, 2022 11:51 AM ET
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45' Additional time

One more minute will be played in the first half.

January 5, 2022 11:50 AM ET
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40' Last five minutes

The end of the first half is approaching. Algeria have regained control of the ball and are generating fouls near the box.

January 5, 2022 11:46 AM ET
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35' Algeria had it!

Brahimi took a free kick from the left, Baghdad Bounedjah anticipated and deflected the ball, but it went just wide of the right post.

January 5, 2022 11:41 AM ET
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30' Half hour of match

First 30 minutes of the match. The game has become a little more balanced, Ghana has moved up their lines and is starting to get closer to their opponents' goal.

January 5, 2022 11:37 AM ET
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25' Algeria missed it!

Yacine Brahimi was left in front of goal and shot across the face of goal, but the ball went over the bar.

January 5, 2022 11:30 AM ET
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21' Algeria came close

Ramiz Zerrouki's shot went wide.

January 5, 2022 11:30 AM ET
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15' First quarter of the match

The score remains the same with the minimum difference. Ghana holds more of the ball and looks for spaces in the Algerian defense. There is a lot of fighting for the ball in the middle of the pitch.

January 5, 2022 11:22 AM ET
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13' Algeria keeps attacking

Algeria continues to insist on scoring another goal. Ghana tries to take control of the ball, but their opponents are pressing well in their own half.

January 5, 2022 11:18 AM ET
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8' GOOOOAL for Algeria!

Adam Ounas scored the first goal of the match after an individual play in the right side of the box, he looked for his left foot to shoot at the near post and goalkeeper Nurudeen could not control the shot.

January 5, 2022 11:13 AM ET
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5' First minutes

For now, the teams are not hurting each other. Algeria is the team that has come closest to the opponent's goal, although they have not managed to score.

January 5, 2022 11:10 AM ET
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Match Starts!

The game between Algeria and Ghana is underway.

January 5, 2022 11:05 AM ET
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Match Officials

To be confirmed

January 5, 2022 11:02 AM ET
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Team on the field

The players of Algeria and Ghana take the field.

January 5, 2022 11:01 AM ET
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Substitutes - Ghana

12. Lawrence Ati-Zigi (GK), 16. Jojo Walcott (GK), 02. Andy Yiadom, 17. Baba Rahman, 21. Iddrisu Baba, 24. Richard Attah, 25. Benjamin Tetteh, 26. Abdul Mumin, 27. Maxwell Quaye, 28. David Abagna.

January 5, 2022 10:45 AM ET
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Starting XI - Ghana

1-4-3-3
| 01. Abdul Manaf Nurudeen |
| 14. Gideon Mensah | 23. Daniel Amartey | 04. Jonathan Mensah | 18. Alexander Djiku |
| 19. Samuel Owusu | 05. Thomas Partey | 06. Edmund Addo |
| 15. Joseph Paintsil | 13. Richmond Boakye | 07. Abdul Fatawu Issahaku |

Coach: Milovan Rajevac

January 5, 2022 10:40 AM ET
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Substitutes - Algeria

01. Moustapha Zeghba (GK), 16. Alexandre Oukidja (GK) 03. Houcine Benayada, 05. Mohamed Amime, 12. Mohamed Almime Amoura, 13. Islam Slimani, 14. Sofiane Bendebka, 15. Saïd Benrahma, 18. Ilyes Chetti, 22. Ismaël Bennacer, 24. Réda Halaïmia, 25. Farid Boulaya.

January 5, 2022 10:35 AM ET
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Starting XI - Algeria

1-4-3-3
| 23.  |
| 20. Youcef Atal | 17. Abdelkader Bedrane | 02. Aïssa Mandi | 21. Rami Bensebaini |
| 07. Adam Ounas | 06. Ramiz Zerrouki | 19. Adem Zorgane |
| 08. Youcef Belaïli | 09. Baghdad Bounedjah | 11. Yacine Brahimi |

Coach: Djamel Belmadi

January 5, 2022 10:30 AM ET
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Last matches - Ghana

November 14 - WC Qualifiers: 1-0 vs South Africa (Won)

November 11 - WC Qualifiers: 1-1 vs Ethiopia

October 12 - WC Qualifiers: 0-1 vs Zimbabwe (Won)

September 6 - WC Qualifiers: 1-0 vs South Africa (Lost)

September 3 - WC Qualifiers: 1-0 vs Ethiopia (Won)

January 5, 2022 10:25 AM ET
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Last matches - Algeria

December 18 - Arab Cup: 0-2 vs Tunisia (Won)

December 15 - Arab Cup: 1-2 vs Qatar (Won)

December 11 - Arab Cup: 2-2 vs Morocco (Won 3-5 on penalties)

December 7 - Arabian Cup: 1-1 vs Egypt

December 4 - Arab Cup: 0-2 vs Lebanon (Won)

January 5, 2022 10:20 AM ET
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Preparation of the Ghanaians

January 5, 2022 10:15 AM ET
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The Algerians' preparation

January 5, 2022 10:10 AM ET
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Welcome back!

We are now ready to bring you the action from this match between Algeria and Ghana.

January 5, 2022 10:05 AM ET
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Tune in here Algeria vs Ghana Updates!

In a few moments we will share with you the starting rosters for the Algeria vs Ghana live match, as well as the latest information from the Qatar Foundation Stadium. Do not miss a detail of the match with VAVEL coverage.

January 5, 2022 10:00 AM ET
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How to watch Algeria vs Ghana Live Stream on TV and Online?

The match Algeria vs Ghana will not be broadcast on TV.

If you want to watch it directly by streaming: Ghana Football App

If you want to watch it online, VAVEL Mexico is your best option.

January 5, 2022 9:55 AM ET
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What time is Algeria vs Ghana match for Friendly?

This is the start time of the game Algeria vs Ghana of 5th January 2022 in several countries:

Argentina: 1:00 PM
Bolivia: 12:00 PM
Brazil: 1:00 PM
Chile: 1:00 PM
Colombia: 11:00 AM
Ecuador: 11:00 AM
USA (ET): 11:00 AM
Spain: 5:00 PM
Mexico:10:00 AM 
Paraguay: 12:00 PM
Peru: 11:00 AM
Uruguay: 1:00 PM

January 5, 2022 9:50 AM ET
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Key player - Ghana

The presence of Jordan Ayew stands out in the Ghanaian team. The 30-year-old player is one of the stars of his national team and the main player in charge of generating offensive play.

January 5, 2022 9:45 AM ET
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Key player - Algeria

In the Algerian team, the presence of Sofiane Feghouli stands out. The 32-year-old player is one of the flagship players and with his experience, he hopes to continue contributing to complete more achievements at the national team level.

January 5, 2022 9:40 AM ET
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Algeria vs Ghana history

These two teams have met 10 times. The statistics favor the Ghanaians, who have won five of these encounters, while the Algerians have won two, for a total of three draws.

The last time they met was in 2015, in group C of the African Cup of Nations, which ended in favor of Ghana by 1-0, with a goal by Asamoah Gyan.

January 5, 2022 9:35 AM ET
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Ghana

It has been a long time since Ghana has had an outstanding participation in any of the official tournaments and they will be looking for another appearance in the African Cup of Nations. This match will serve as a good gauge of the level with which they will arrive at the debut in this competition.

January 5, 2022 9:30 AM ET
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Algeria

The winners of the recent FIFA Arab Cup come into this match with the idea of making the final adjustments before their debut in the Africa Cup of Nations. The Algerians are getting ready to try to go for another trophy for their trophy cabinet.

January 5, 2022 9:25 AM ET
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The match will be played at the Qatar Foundation Stadium

The Algeria vs Ghana match will be played at the Qatar Foundation Stadium, also known as the Education City Stadium. This venue, located in the city of Rianan in Qatar and opened in 2020, has a capacity of 45,350 spectators.

January 5, 2022 9:20 AM ET
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Welcome to VAVEL.com’s coverage of the Friendly match: Algeria vs Ghana Latest Info!

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January 5, 2022 9:15 AM ET