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1. 90+8'

   That's it for today, Slavko Vincic has blown his whistle and the game is over.

2. 90+6'

   Fares Chaibi (Algeria) works the corner short.

3. 90+6'

   Ibrahim Maza (Algeria) attempts to find one of his teammates inside the box with a chip pass, but one of the defending players reacts superbly and intercepts the ball. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Algeria.

4. 90+3'

   The Algeria players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.

5. 90+2'

   Jamal Sellami has decided to substitute Ali Olwan and he is replaced by Shararh (Jordan).

6. 90+1'

   Today's match ends for Husam Abu Dahab who will be replaced by Saleem Obaid (Jordan).

7. 90'

   7 additional min. will be played.

8. 89'

   The resulting corner, taken by Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria), comes to nothing.

9. 86'

   The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Amine Gouiri departs the field of play to be replaced by Zineddine Belaid (Algeria).

10. 85'

    Substitution. Rayan Ait-Nouri is replaced by Jaouen Hadjam (Algeria).

11. 85'

    Substitution. Mohammad Abu Hasheesh (Jordan) has come on for Mohannad Abu Taha.

12. 85'

    Slavko Vincic sticks with his original decision after the VAR review. No infringement and the goal stands!

13. 84'

    Jamal Sellami prepares a substitution. Mousa Tamari is replaced by Ali Azaizeh (Jordan).

14. 84' VAR

    Wait! Referee Slavko Vincic has indicated he is going to review the Algeria goal using VAR. It’s probably to see if there was an offside in the build-up.

15. 82' 1 - 2

    Goal! Amine Gouiri (Algeria) slots the ball into an unguarded net from close range after a shot rebounds off a defender. 1:2.

16. 82'

    There's an opportunity for Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria) to deliver the ball into the box from a corner.

17. 82'

    Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. The ball goes behind for a corner. Algeria will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.

18. 80'

    Algeria fail to score from a corner as Yazeed Abulaila (Jordan) leaps to collect the ball.

19. 80'

    Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria) gets on the end of a pass and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but it's blocked by one of the defending players. Algeria have been awarded a corner kick.

20. 78'

    Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria) looks to break free, but his touch lets him down and he loses the ball. The ball goes out of play and Jordan will have a goal kick.

21. 76'

    Jamal Sellami decides to make a substitution. Mahmoud Al Mardi will be replaced by Odeh Al Fakhouri (Jordan).

22. 76'

    The referee allows time for a substitution. Riyad Mahrez will be replaced by Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria).

23. 74'

    It’s time for the cooling break for the players to take on some fluids. It’s hot out there!

24. 73'

    Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) takes a short free kick.

25. 73'

    Slavko Vincic has a clear sight and sees a foul from Ehsan Haddad (Jordan). A free kick is awarded to Algeria.

26. 72'

    Mahmoud Al Mardi (Jordan) dribbled past his opponents before finding himself in a great position to strike. But his low attempt from just outside of the box went straight towards the middle of the goal and Luca Zidane made a comfortable save.

27. 69' 1 - 1

    Nadir Benbouali (Algeria) jumped highest inside the box to meet a perfectly executed corner kick by Riyad Mahrez. His header bounced off the ground and went inside the left post behind the goalkeeper. It's 1:1.

28. 68'

    Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) will take a corner kick.

29. 68'

    Rafik Belghali (Algeria) serves up a nice cross, but the defence clears the danger. Algeria have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.

30. 66'

    Fares Chaibi (Algeria) whips in a cross from the corner, but Yazeed Abulaila is well positioned and punches the ball away.

31. 65'

    Ibrahim Maza (Algeria) connects with the free kick and produces a header goalwards which is well blocked. The goalkeeper doesn't have to worry about that one. Algeria get a corner.

32. 64'

    Husam Abu Dahab (Jordan) violates the laws of the game and is shown a deserved yellow card by the referee.

33. 63'

    The attendance for today's match is 68371.

34. 62'

    Noor Al Rawabdeh (Jordan) takes a short pass in his stride and attempts to beat the keeper from mid-range, but the shot screeches just wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Algeria.

35. 60'

    Ibrahim Maza (Algeria) races through the centre to the edge of the box then lets fly with a rocket of a shot that flies a whisker wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Jordan will have a goal kick.

36. 59'

    Ali Olwan (Jordan) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence. The ball has crossed the sideline. Jordan are taking a throw-in.

37. 58'

    Mousa Tamari (Jordan) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Slavko Vincic has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.

38. 56'

    Nabil Bentaleb (Algeria) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat. The referee and the linesman both signal a throw-in for Algeria.

39. 54'

    Ibrahim Maza (Algeria) connected with a pass around the edge of the box, aimed and shot. His attempt went towards the middle of the target, but Yazeed Abulaila was alert and the score remains the same.

40. 53'

    Mousa Tamari (Jordan) did his best to latch on to a crossfield pass, but it was too long and it goes out of play. The ball is behind the touchline and Algeria will take a throw-in.

41. 51'

    Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) attempts to find one of his teammates with a ball from a free kick outside the box. The goalkeeper climbs high above all the players in the box to intercept the cross and snuff out the opportunity.

42. 50'

    Slavko Vincic blows the whistle, Mahmoud Al Mardi (Jordan) is penalised for a foul. Algeria have been awarded a free kick.

43. 49'

    This corner kick is taken with a short pass by Mohannad Abu Taha (Jordan).

44. 48'

    Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) takes the corner kick and sends the ball among a huddle of players inside the penalty area, but one of the defenders clears it to safety.

45. 48'

    Ibrahim Maza (Algeria) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge. Algeria will have a chance to score from a corner kick.

46. 46'

    Vladimir Petkovic has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Nadir Benbouali (Algeria) replacing Hicham Boudaoui.

47. 46'

    Vladimir Petkovic has decided to make a substitution during the half-time break. Nabil Bentaleb comes on the pitch for Ramiz Zerrouki (Algeria).

48. 46'

    The players are back out on the pitch following the half-time break and the second half is about to start.

49. 45+6'

    The first half of today's match has just finished.

50. 45+5'

    Ehsan Haddad (Jordan) is penalised for a foul. Slavko Vincic had a clear view and blows his whistle.

51. 45+4'

    The ball is out of play. Jordan will take a throw-in.

52. 45+2'

    Ali Olwan (Jordan) collects a pass and strikes from about 20 metres out. It's a poor attempt which flies well over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Algeria.

53. 45+1'

    The ball is cleared after Mahmoud Al Mardi (Jordan) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. The linesman signals a throw-in for Jordan.

54. 45'

    The fourth official shows 5 min. of added time.

55. 44'

    Ramiz Zerrouki (Algeria) receives a harsh yellow card from the referee after committing a minor foul on his opponent.

56. 43'

    The referee stops play as the linesman flags Ali Olwan (Jordan) offside.

57. 42'

    Ramy Bensebaini (Algeria) sends a long ball forward to Riyad Mahrez, but he put too much power and the chance is gone. It's a throw-in for Jordan.

58. 41'

    Ramiz Zerrouki (Algeria) produces a killer pass onto Hicham Boudaoui, who loses the ball to one of the defenders.

59. 39'

    Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) whips in the resulting set piece but it's cleared.

60. 38'

    Nizar Al Rashdan (Jordan) makes a strong challenge and Slavko Vincic blows for a foul. Algeria win a free kick and will be able to apply some pressure on the opposition goal.

61. 36' 1 - 0

    Nizar Al Rashdan (Jordan) doesn't hesitate to lash home from just outside the box. Although the shot low to the middle of the goal isn't very precise, it ends up in the net.

62. 35'

    Rayan Ait-Nouri (Algeria) breaks into the box and goes over after a challenge from an opposition player, but the ref signals NO penalty!

63. 34'

    Fares Chaibi (Algeria) takes a short corner kick.

64. 33'

    Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) bursts inside the box, beats two defenders and produces a strike from the penalty spot. The shot has power, but lacks precision and the goalkeeper stops it easily. The scoreline remains the same. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Algeria will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.

65. 32'

    Yazan Al Arab (Jordan) did his best to latch on to a crossfield pass, but it was too long and it goes out of play. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Algeria.

66. 32'

    Slavko Vincic blows his whistle after Ramiz Zerrouki (Algeria) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle.

67. 30'

    26:74 – this is the current ball possession ratio.

68. 29'

    Amine Gouiri (Algeria) sets himself up and has a crack at goal from the edge of the box. The shot heads low to the middle of the goal, but Yazeed Abulaila tracks it all the way and makes an easy save.

69. 28'

    Nothing comes of the resulting corner from Riyad Mahrez (Algeria). The defence is alert and manages to cut it out.

70. 28'

    Fares Chaibi (Algeria) dinks a cross into the box in an attempt to find one of his teammates, but the defence manages to clear. Good work from Algeria as they win a corner.

71. 24'

    It’s hot out there so the ref signals there will be a cooling break for the players to take on some fluids.

72. 23'

    A long cross from the side is directed to the well-positioned Riyad Mahrez (Algeria), but the defence gets it clear.

73. 23'

    Ali Olwan (Jordan) shoots from the edge of the penalty area. The ball travels low towards the middle of the target, but Luca Zidane easily deals with the threat.

74. 21'

    The defence had a hard time blocking out the strike from Fares Chaibi (Algeria). He didn't hesitate and finished from outside the box right after he had received a pass from his teammate.

75. 19'

    Rayan Ait-Nouri (Algeria) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Yazeed Abulaila intercepts the ball.

76. 17'

    Rayan Ait-Nouri (Algeria) seems to have picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue playing.

77. 16'

    Rayan Ait-Nouri (Algeria) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.

78. 13'

    A pass by Nizar Al Rashdan (Jordan) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end. The ball is out of play. Algeria will have a throw-in.

79. 12'

    Mousa Tamari (Jordan) tries his luck with a long-range effort after receiving a precise pass, but Luca Zidane has a clear view of it and makes a comfortable save.

80. 10'

    Algeria are showing great team chemistry. They are passing the ball around seamlessly.

81. 8'

    Ali Olwan (Jordan) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. The ball has crossed the sideline. Jordan are taking a throw-in.

82. 7'

    The resulting corner from Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) is cleared by the opposition's defence.

83. 3'

    Amine Gouiri (Algeria) latched on to an accurate pass deep into the box and attempted to fire the ball past the keeper, but the shot is way off target. What a miskick! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Jordan.

84. 2'

    Nizar Al Rashdan (Jordan) finds himself some space to meet a beautiful cross from the free kick, and from near the penalty spot he attempts to score with a header. His effort lacks accuracy and goes well wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Algeria will have a goal kick.

85. 1'

    Slavko Vincic couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Ramy Bensebaini (Algeria) and blew his whistle. Jordan earn a free kick.

86. 1'

    The match has just started.