Jordan v Algeria
Play By Play
It’s all over here in California, as Algeria come from behind to beat Jordan 2-1, knocking out the tournament debutants. Despite dominating throughout the first half, Algeria would find themselves trailing, as Tamari cut the ball back for Al Rashdan on the edge of the box, where he found the bottom right corner first time. Jordan would produce an organised defensive display to stop Algeria’s constant pressure, but they were undone midway through the second half. Mahrez’s corner perfectly found the head of substitute Benbouali, and he could guide it into the bottom corner. It was another corner which would be Algeria’s downfall again, with Hadj Moussa’s delivery being flicked on towards Gouiri to poke home inside the six-yard box. Algeria came away with a 1.81xG, higher than Jordan’s 0.65. It was a valiant effort from Jordan, but their fate has now been confirmed as they finish bottom of group J. As for Algeria, the win keeps their hopes of progressing alive, going into their final game against Austria, with both teams on three points. Jordan will end their debut World Cup facing the reigning World champions, who have already finished top of group J. Thanks for joining us. Goodbye!
FULL-TIME: JORDAN 1-2 ALGERIA
Jordan win a throw-in inside Algeria's half, with their players gathering inside the box. It's taken short; however, they can't work it into a dangerous area.
Jordan are having a spell of pressure late on here as they look to try and create one final opportunity, but are struggling to get past Algeria, who are now full of confidence.
Olwan is the final player to make way, with Zraiq coming on to try and salvage something for Jordan.
The final changes are made by Jordan, with the booked Dahab replaced by Obaid.
There will be seven minutes of additional time here in the second half.
How will Jordan respond now after falling behind? They need something here if they are to keep themselves in the tournament.
Moments after scoring the goal, Gouiri makes way, with Belaid coming on in his place.
Ait Nouri's game also comes to an end, with Hadjam being introduced for the remaining moments.
Hasheesh is the next player to come on in defence, replacing Taha.
We are having a check for offside. In the meantime, Jordan make more changes, with Tamari being replaced by Ali Azaizeh.
GGGOOAAALLL!!! ALGERIA TURN IT AROUND! Gouiri pokes the ball home from a corner! It's another great delivery from a corner, this time by Hadj Moussa. The flick on takes a touch of a Jordan defender and falls for Gouiri in the six-yard box, where he can easily poke it past Abulaila to make it 2-1.
Hadj Moussa gets involved straight away, working his way into a dangerous area where his shot is deflected out for a corner.
Following the equaliser, Jordan make their first change, with Al Mardi making way for Fakhouri.
Mahrez is the latest player to depart for Algeria, being replaced by Feyenoord's Hadj Moussa.
We reach the hydration break in the second half, which comes at a perfect time for Jordan, allowing them to regroup and stop Algeria's constant attacking pressure.
Algeria are showing no signs of easing off, now with the momentum of the goal, they are now in search of a winner. Chaibi launches a powerful strike from outside the box, with Abulaila claiming it in his gloves.
One of Algeria's key attacking assets tonight, Mahrez produces the ball to get his side level, delivering the corner towards Benbouali.
GGOAAALL!! ALGERIA LEVEL IT! Benbouali scores Algeria's first goal of the tournament and makes it 1-1! After enjoying a dominant spell, they are rewarded with a leveller from a corner, delivered in by Mahrez. It's a perfect cross towards the head of Benboulai, where he guides it perfectly into the far corner, with Abulaila unable to get across.
Algeria have their first sustained spell of pressure in the second half, as they look to pile more pressure onto the Jordan players. Mahrez is having joy down the right, having the space to drive forward.
Abu Dahab is the latest player to receive a yellow card, lunging into a late challenge on Mahrez just outside his box.
It's almost a wonder goal by Al Rawabdeh as he sets himself up on the left and curves his shot towards the far right corner. It looks like it may go all the way, narrowly drifting wide at the final moment.
Jordan are the first nation to score in their first two World Cup matches since Ivory Coast did so in 2006. Will the goal be the difference maker between the two sides?
Al Rawabdeh produces an excellent ball through towards Tamari, bursting past Bensebaini, who then gets back to dispossess him.
