Group C – USA vs Algeria preview
Posted on | June 21, 2010 | No Comments
Game:- United States vs Algeria
Competition :- 2010 FIFA World Cup
Venue :- Loftus Versfield Stadium, Pretoria
Date :- Wednesday, 23rd June 2010
KO time:- 16.00 South African time
Both USA and Algeria are still with a shout of making it to the next round. A win for USA would ensure qualification. If they draw, then they would need Slovenia to defeat England to be assured of qualifying. Algeria need to win the game and hope that England do not defeat Slovenia. Read our Group C previews and then place a bet with 10Bet or 12Bet - our recommended bookmakers.
United States form- last five games- most recent first
USA 2-2 Slovenia (Donovan, Bradley)
England 1-1 United States ( Clint Dempsey)
USA 3-1 Australia ( Eddie Bundle*2, Hercules Gomez)
USA 2-1 Turkey ( Jozy Altidore, Clint Dempsey)
USA 2-4 Czech Republic ( Hercules Gomez, Maurice Edu)
Netherlands 2-1 USA ( Carlos Bocanegra)
United States fought back from two goals down to secure a point against Slovenia. A third goal by Edu was disallowed for no particular reason. Bob Bradley’s attacking brand of football has impressed the neutrals with Altidore, Dempsey and Donovan leading the charge. Young striker Robbie Findlay is suspended after picking up two yellow cards and will be replaced by Edson Buddle.
Algeria recent form- most recent game first
Algeria 0-0 England
Algeria 0-1 Slovenia
Algeria 1-0 UAE ( Karim Ziani)
Ireland 3-0 Algeria
Algeria 0-3 Serbia
Algeria’s lack of goals is a real worry for Rabah Saadane – the only African coach in the tournament. They have scored just once in their last five outings. Matmour, Ziani, Boudebouz and Djebbour have been ineffective in front of goals. Les Fennecs will welcome back Abdelkader Ghezzal after suspension. Their back line looks stable with Yahia, Halliche, Belhadj and Bougherra.
Verdict: USA 2-0 Algeria (Donovan,Altidore)
United States were unlucky to draw their first two games. They should make it to the next round with a comfortable win over Algeria.
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