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THE LIBERTE NEWSPAPER OF ALGERIA Algeria were held in check on Tuesday by Sierra Leone for their first match in the 33rd edition of the African Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Despite his dominance in the game (especially late in the game) the Greens were unable to lift the net from the excellent goalkeeper Mohamed Camara (voted best player in the game). The first half ended with a goalless score with a performance from the Greens far from reassuring. With a disjointed game the Algerian selection has not confirmed its status as the first favorite in the final coronation. On the contrary, it was Sierra Leone who showed a beautiful face with fast play and solid defense. Moreover, it is the Algerian opponent who had the greatest number of clear chances to score. At the 6 'a recovery from one of the Sierraleonnais attackers passed just next to M'bolhi's left post. The other clear opportunity came at 24 'but the attacker's head once again shaved the left post of the Algerian goalkeeper. As for the Greens, it was not until the 24 'to see the first shot on target (Belaili) easily intercepted by the opposing goalkeeper. The second half started with a change in the Greens' 11. Belmadi brought in Belamri in place of Bedrane who was showing signs of feverishness in defense during the first half. A contribution that came with more confidence in the past. The Algerians came back in force, showing themselves to be much more lively in attack, but still ineffective. Brahimi had a goal in the 52 ’when he was alone against the keeper but the latter was able to push back. The teammates had several other chances through Brahimi and Mahrez and Belaili but the Sierra Leone goalkeeper was unbeatable. At 68 'Belmadi brought in three players at once, in this case Belamri (in place of Bedrane), Bendebka (in place of Brahimi), Boulaya (in place of Feghouli) and Bounedjah (in place of place of Slimani). Changes which have seen Algeria outrageously dominate its adversary, without being able, nevertheless, to materialize. At 83 'Belkebla is replaced by Benrahma. The latter, from his entry into play misses a golden opportunity. The end of the match saw a total domination of the Greens in front of an opponent who did everything to preserve the score. In the end, Algeria stumbles in front of Sierra Leone and at the same time records their 35th game in a row unbeaten. Invincibility is still there while awaiting its "fate" in this CAN 2021. Next match on January 16 against Equatorial Guinea.
EL MOUJAHID NEWSPAPER The national team did not have the expected start in this 33rd edition of the African Cup of Nations. Monday, at the Japoma stadium in Douala, M'bolhi's comrades were held in check by the modest formation of Sierra Leone. The two teams separated with a goalless score after a rather open confrontation. We can't say that this is the best game for the national team since Belmadi took the technical bar. For his first outing in this CAN 2022, the defending champion found it extremely difficult to get rid of the selection of Sierra-Leone. The heat (33 °), humidity, the state of the ground and the absence of certain holders, especially in the middle compartment, had their impacts on the performance of the Greens. it must also be said that the opponent who played without complex in this part was able to stand up to the African champions. Especially in the first period when the Leone stars got the clearest opportunities on quick counter attacks. Back from the locker room, Mahrez's teammates had a monopoly on leather. They created a lot of clear chances, but lacked efficiency in the box. Despite this misstep, EN retains all its chances in this group "E". During the next meeting, Algeria will face Equatorial Guinea. M.S.N
L' EXPRESSION NEWSPAPER "In Africa, there is no easy team." These were the words of Djamel Belmadi, the day before the match against Sierra Leone, as part of the 1st day of Group E of CAN-2021. In Douala, the Greens checked it at their expense, after being hooked (0-0). Nothing turned out well for the Algerians yesterday for their entry into the running for the African Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Against all expectations, they were hooked by Sierra Leone, after a match ended in a goalless draw. In addition to the difficult climatic conditions, with scorching heat and high humidity at match time, the Algerians faced a well-organized opponent, who played without pressure on a lawn at the edge of the practicable. These aspects played a bad turn to the proteges of Djamel Belmadi, who evolved with a reshuffled workforce, because of the absences of Bennacer, suspended, as well as Zerrouki and Ounas, injured. In the first period, the Leone Stars, and to the great surprise, had the most clear opportunities, facing Algerians who could not raise their level and were almost even trapped. For lack of solutions, the Greens poured into nervousness. Fortunately, the Mauritian referee, Ahmad Imtehaz Heeralall, was lenient with them, avoiding handing out yellow cards, except one for Bedrane. Ten minutes after the start of the game, the man in black was forced to resort to VAR, after a possible hand fault by Alhaji Kamara, but he ultimately did not award the penalty to the Algerians. Kei Kamara endangered goalkeeper M'bolhi many times, but his attempts were unsuccessful. Sierra Leone's players took advantage, above all, of a feverishness displayed on both flanks of the Algerian defense to enter the penalty area. The African champions showed, until then, a worrying face, especially for their coach, who kept giving instructions to get the ball up to the opposing zone. And it was only from the 25 'that it started to take place. However, the aerial bullets of Mandi and Bedrane towards the attack, or even the individual attempts of Mahrez, Feghouli and Brahimi were in vain. Isolated in tip, Slimani was practically no danger on the opposing goalkeeper. The first period thus ended with a goalless score. From then on, the lights were red in the EN camp and Belmadi returned with a new tactical device after returning from the locker room. The pace increased and we attended a festival of missed opportunities by Brahimi, twice, Feghouli and Mahrez. The latter, on the right side, and Belaïli on the left side slip several balls into the Sierra Leonean penalty area, but the interventions of the defense and his goalkeeper made that the score remained unchanged. From then on, Belmadi caused three changes, in quick succession, with the exits of Slimani, Feghouli and Brahimi, who gave up their places, respectively, to Bounedjah, Boulaya and Bendebka. And it was the latter who had the ball in his legs, was it not for the intervention of a defender to clear for a corner. The minutes go by and look alike, and doubt began to win the Algerian camp, evidenced by the anarchic game proposed and the excess of haste in front of the goals. Even the last offensive card played, namely Benrahma, turned out to be unsuccessful, since the score will not budge and the reigning African champions are surprised at the outset, facing a Sierra Leonean team who have deserved all the praise. . Next outing, next Sunday at 8 p.m., against Equatorial Guinea, in a match to be won, no matter what.
ALGERIE 360 NEWSPAPER match algeria - sierra leone: beleili criticizes the arbitration today's match between algeria and sierra leone on behalf of the first day of group e, first round of the africa cup of nations 2021 in cameroon made the headlines algerians, Africans, but also foreigners. the draw was unexpected, especially for the reigning African champions, who were slightly dominated during the 90 minutes of the match. however, no goals were signed. To this end, the striker the Greens Youcef Beleili, did not fail to speak about this result, where he declared to the press, just after the match: "we played a match where we missed several opportunities to score goals. we were focused on scoring the goals at all costs. we will prepare to catch up at the next meeting in order to satisfy our people ”. in the same vein, the oran native added: "of course the weather conditions were difficult, but we played eleven against eleven, so we are not going to try to attribute our score to that. we weren't well and that's it. we will do our best to win the next confronations, ”he explains. beleili claims the referee deprived them of a penalty on the other hand, youcef beleili said: "there was a penalty, it was cleir, but the referee didn’t use the var, and i don’t understand why. It's okay, we'll make up for it". ALGERIA360 NEWSPAPER Authors of a high performance and a great team game, Yacine Brahimi and his teammates have again impressed the sports opinion by their incredible talent, and this, during a meeting within the framework of the first day of group e from the phase the hens of the cup of africa nations in cameroon, against sierra leone. the algerian fennecs did not score any goals in the opposing team's net. the match therefore ended in a draw (0-0), thanks to an iron side defense against the sierra leoneses, who were able to protect their nets against the various threats from riyad mahrez and his teammates. However, that game also ended with one more point added to the Greens' unbeaten streak, making it one hell of a streak in a row unbeaten. with this incredible result, algeria is now ranked second in the all-time unbeaten heats, tied with brazil and spain (35 games unbeaten). 2 world record matches! djamel belmadi’s proteges only have two games to match the historic record held by the italian team, estimated at 37 unbeaten games. The "Minister of Happiness" has made its talented players a strong team that continues to win titles, trophies, but also records. note that the national team will face its counterpart from equatorial guinea on behalf of the second day of the group phase, this Friday, January 16. thereafter, the greens face off against the ivory coast for the can’s first round final, scheduled for friday january 20. Algeria - sierra leone: 5 points to remember from belmadi's statements it was on the lawn of the japoma olympic complex, in douale, cameroon, that the belmadi men played their first match in the african football competition. a long-awaited football event by African coninent football lovers. However, the national team ended the match with a draw (0-0), and could not put the goals in the net of their Sierra Leonean opponents, despite their domination throughout the match. . A situation which aroused great malice among the Algerian sporting public, accustomed with youcef beleili and his teammates only by the victories with a lerge score. To this end, coach Djamel Belmadi, during a post-match press conference, did not fail to explain the reasons behind the draw, while affirming that he was responsible for what happened. went from today in the match against sierra leone, in the first group round of the african cup of nations. “In the second half, we tried to score at all costs. i involved sofiane bendebka in the middle, with said benrahma, farid bouleya, riyad mahrez, baghdad bounedjah and youcef beleili in attack. we wanted to win, but we couldn't, "declere belmadi. Belmadi fully assumes the result furthermore, the coach adds: “we have to take our responsibilities, and I am the first to take my responsibilities. we need to catch up quickly and prepare for the second game against equatorial guinea, so we will consider how our opponent will play in their match tomorrow against the ivory coast. " thus, the "minister of happiness", let know at the same press conference, that the performance of the Greens was not "catastrophic" and that his charges gave everything. on the tactical level, djamel belmadi declares that it is easy to talk about this aspect far from the realities on the ground and the tension of the competition. sur le reste de chemin de l’équipe nationale dans ce tournoi africain, belmadi révèle que son dictionnaire n’inclut pas les mots « reddition » et « jeter l’éponge ». ce dernier affirme qu’il travaillera der pour récupérer lors les prochains matchs conre le guinée équatoriale et le côte d’ivoire, et revenir sur le chemin les victoires. pour rappel, mahrez et ses coéquipiers affroneron le guinée équatoriale ce vendredi 16 janvier, avant de confroner leurs homologues de le côte d’ivoire en finale de premier tour de le can, le vendredi 20 janvier de l’année en cours. LE MATIN NEWSPAPER CAN 2022: Algeria hooked by Sierra Leone Algeria were held in check by a surprising Sierra Leone side (0-0) in their first African Cup (CAN) match in Cameroon. The Fennecs have a bad start to their competition before their next match against Equatorial Guinea for the second day of Group E next Sunday. The road will be long towards a second consecutive coronation, the third in its history for Algeria. Tuesday against Sierra Leone, the Fennecs had a glimpse of what the path that leads once again to the top of African football has in store for them. Belmadi's men suffered, and not only from the heat, in front of a Sierra Leone team "without fear" as its coach had insisted the day before the match. The Leone Stars have indeed decided to play without complex in front of the reigning champion and with more realism could have even achieved a more resounding feat so many opportunities were there. Sixth minute, Al Hadji Kamara, of a recovery at the near post freezes more than one Algerian fan. Mohamed Buya Turay, after a ball lost by Belkebla, finds Mbolhi on his way (31st), then badly frames his shot after making the Algerian defense dizzy. Goalkeeper Mohamed Kamara, man of the match So many chances conceded in one half has undoubtedly put coach Djamel Belmadi off him. Because the start of the second half was much better and the desire to assert its status against the 108th nation in the Fifa rankings more palpable. From then on, opportunities followed one another for the Fennecs, with Feghouli in particular coming up against goalkeeper Mohamed N Kamara (52nd) and Bendebka who failed to put the ball into the cage deserted by the Sierra Leonean goalkeeper (66th). The keeper of Est en Lions (Sierra Leone) was a nightmare for the Fennecs, defeating in turn Slimani (3rd), Mahrez (81st), Brahimi (52nd). He was also named the man of the match. Algeria certainly dreamed of a better start, but like most of the favorites (Cameroon, Senegal, Morocco) its start is difficult. There remains the (small) satisfaction of still being undefeated and taking his streak to 35 unbeaten matches. It will absolutely be necessary to win and extend the series against Equatorial Guinea on the second day of group E, on January 16, before the expected shock against Côte d'Ivoire for the third day. RFI
