RELIVE: Belgium v Algeria, World Cup 2014

Ahram Online provided a live coverage of World Cup group-stage match between Belgium and Algeria (Group H) on Tuesday

Full time: Belgium 2-1 Algeria
The referee blows his final whistle
90+2 It's almost over. Algeria will be very dejected after throwing away their lead.
90' The referee adds three minutes of stoppage time.
89' Algeria are trying to mount pressure upfront. But Belgium are applying pressure in front of Algeria's area to disrupt their early build-up play.
87'Marc Wilmots looks to have won the tactical battle againstVahid Halilhodzic.
85' Algeria can barely get out of their own box as Belgium intensify their attacks in the dying minutes.
84' Algeria make another substation. Carl Medjani is replaced with Nabil Ghilas.
83' Belgium almost add the third!! Felliani's close-range header is tipped over by M'Bolhi.
80' Algeria give away possession and Belgium take full advantage. A counter attacks sees Hazard send a deft pass across the box for the onrushingDries Mertens, who blasts a powerful shot into the roof of the net at the far post to put Belgium in front.
80' GOAL FOR BELGIUM!!
78' Felliani barely moves out of Algeria's area, waiting to take advantage of any cross from either flank.
75' It's an evenly-balanced match. Both sides have 15 minutes to score what could be a decisive winner.
73' The substitute pays off in the best possible way. Felliani's aerial prowess is crucial to Belgium's reliance on long balls.
70' Felliani restores parity, a few minutes after entering the fray! The Manchester United midfielders towers above his markerRafik Halliche to send a superbly-executed header past M'Bolhi following a deep cross from Kevin De Bruyne.
70' GOAL FOR BELGIUM!!
70' M'Bolhi is Algeria's best performer tonight, having saved some goal-bound shots.
67' Belgium squander a clear-cut chance!!Divock Origi breaks clear but his low shot is blocked by the advancing M'Bolhi.
66' Algeria also make a substitution. El Arabi Soudani is replaced with Sporting Lisbon striker Islam Slimani.
65' Belgium make their third and final substitution. Moussa Dembele is replaced withMarouane Fellaini.
64' Algeria's rock-solid defence is impressive. They have so far restricted the Belgian forwards to some tame efforts.
62' The game is now more of a physical battle.
58' Belgium make their second substitution. Disappointing striker Romelu Lukako is replaced with Divock Origi.
57' Algeria go close!!Carl Medjani's backward header from a corner just misses the target!
56' It's one of the dullest affairs at an otherwise exciting World Cup, thanks to the cautious approach both teams had to the game.
55' M'Bolhi pushes away a Belgian free-kick from the right.
52' Belgium rely on some long balls to unsettle the Algerians.
50' A chance for Belgium! A corner eludes Algeria keeperM'Bolhi and finds Witsel at the far post but he fails to direct his header goalwards, sending it high over the bar.
48' It will be difficult for Belgium to break down a dogged Algeria defence.
46' Belgium make their first substitution to beef up their attack.Dries Mertens replaces the ineffectiveNacer Chadli.
The second half is underway
The referee blows his halftime whistle
45' The referee adds one minute of stoppage time.
44' The first half-chance for Belgium!Nacer Chadli is found unmarked in the area by a pass from Witsel but his low shot is too weak to trouble M'Bolhi
42' Belgium lack creativity and imagination, despite the presence of Chelsea winger Hazard. Algeria's backline is rarely troubled.
39'Vertonghen blasts his free-kick high over. After almost 40 minutes, Belgium are yet to create a single goal-scoring chance.
37' Belgium give away possession in midfield far too easily.
35' Algeria keeper M'Bolhipulls off an impressive save to thwart a shot from Witsel which bounces just in front of him.
34' Algeria's Nabil Bentaleb is booked for a challenge on an opponent.
33' Algeria will continue to rely on the counter attacks, which helped them earn a penalty.
31'Kevin De Bruyne's free-kick goes wide. Belgium are very disappointing so far.
30' Eden Hazard is fouled after skipping past a couple of Algerian defenders.
30' As expected, Belgium push forward en masse. But they are struggling to carve out any openings.
26' Algeria'sdelirious supporters celebrate the opener. The North Africans are likely to tighten their defence to defend their slender lead.
25' Feghouli strokes home the spot-kick as Algeria open the scoring against the run of play. It was a deserved penalty after the Valencia winger was tugged by Vertonghen while readying himself to receive a cross at the far post.
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25' GOAL FOR ALGERIA!!
23' The referee points to the spot asSofiane Feghouli is brought down byJan Vertonghen.
23' PENALTY FOR ALGERIA!!
21' Axel Witsel fires a powerful long-range drive that is palmed away by Algeria keeperRaïs M'Bolhi as Belgium pile on pressure.
18' Algeria's Riyad Mahrez muscles his way into Belgium's area but his mis-hit shot from a tight angle goes wide.
16' Algeria are cautious now, sitting back as Belgium take the game to their opponents.
14' Belgium strikerRomelu Lukaku is shackled by Algeria's central defensive pair.
13' Belgium dominate possession. They move the ball around in search of gaps in the Algerian backline.
11' The tempo remains somewhat slow. After making a promising start, Algeria's midfielders track back to contain Belgian attacks.
8' Belgian make repeated attempts to make inroads into Algeria's area through the left side, but the North Africans cut short their attacks.
6' Both sides are known for their free-flowing football and intricate passing game. Will they live up to their reputation tonight?
3' A left-wing cross by Algeria'sRiyad Mahrez is also cleared by the Belgian backline. Algeria make a lively start.
2' Belgium defender Daniel van Buyten commits the first foul in midfield. Algeria's ensuing free-kick is cleared by the defence.
The match is underway
18:50 Players are in the tunnel and are heading into the pitch.
18:45 All eyes will be on Belgium to see what the have been labeled the 'Dark Horse'can do. However coach Marc Wilmots brushed aside these pressure allegations. "Pressure? If you have a child who is ill and in the hospital, that's pressure. We are here to play and have come a long way in a short time, so let's put things in perspective," he said.
18:30Wilmots is opting for a 4-2-3-1 formation relying on Hazard, De Bruyne and Chadli behind strongman Lukaku.
Halihodzic has opted for a more cautious approach 4-3-3 with Mahrez and Feghouli playing behind a lone striker, Soudani, hoping to contain the speedy Belgian attack.
18:15: The players are warming up on the pitch right now.
17:45 The starting lineups are out:
Belgium:
Courtois, Alderweireld, Kompany, Vertonghen, Witsel, De Bruyne, Lukaku, Hazard, Van Buyten, Dembele, Chadli
Algeria:
Mbolhi, Bougherra, Ghoulam, Halliche, Feghouli, Medjani, Bentaleb, Soudani, Taider, Mahrez, Mostefa.
17:00 Coach Halilhodzic brought in a lot of ew faces like Bentaleb, Feghouli, Taider and Slimani.
16:30 The Algerian team failed to register any victories during the 2010 World Cup and they will hope to end this jinx at Brazil.
16:00Algeria comes to this tournament hoping to surpass the achievement of the 1982 World Cup team, who beat European champion West Germany in a group game
15:35Belgium boasts a crop of talent playing for top clubs teams in Spain and England, including goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, midfielder Eden Hazard and captain Vincent Kompany
15:20Belgium is widely considered the favourite in Group H, which also includes Russia and South Korea, even without the presence of preferred lone striker Christian Benteke, who missed out on Brazil because of injury
15:00Belgium's best cluster of players in a generation is in fierce competition for a starting place on Tuesday at Estadio Mineirao
14:00Belgium returns to their first World Cup in 12 years brimming with confidence and determination before the Group H opener against Algeria
Stay tuned as match is due to start at 16:00 GMT
Venue: Estadio MineiraoBelo Horizonte (BRA)
Officials:
Referee: Marco Rodriguez (MEX)
Assistants: Marvin Torrentera, Marcos Quintero
Fourth official: Alireza Faghani (IRN)
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