Full time: Algeria 1-1 Russia The referee blows his final whistle, Algeria are through to the last 16 for the first time in their history. 90+2Riyad Mahrez, who is on the substitutes' bench, is booked for kicking the ball away to waste time. 90+1 The referee adds three minutes of stoppage time. 90' Algeria striker Slimani is replaced withEl Arabi Soudani 90' Russia's Kozlov goes close with a header that narrowly misses the target! 88' Russia totally dominate possession in the dying minutes. 87' Algeria's Ghilas is booked as Russia pile on pressure to score a decisive winner. 84' It's now a scrappy affair with so many mis-placed passes. 83' Algeria sit back to keep the draw that will send them to the last 16 for the first time. 80' The last substitution for Russia.Maksim Kanunnikov replacesAlexander Kerzhakov. 78' Russia'sDzagoev just fails to get on the end of a defence-splitting pass. 76' Algeria make another substitution. Porto striker Nabil Ghilas replaces the ineffective Abdelmoumene Djabou. 74' Feghouli makes a darting run towards the area but he finds little support from his teammates. Surrounded by several defenders, he sends a tame shot in the hands of the keeper. 72' It seems Algeria coachVahid Halilhodzic wants to play it safe in the remaining quarter of an hour. He is seeking to close down gaps in midfield. 71' Algeria make their first substitution. Yacine Brahimi is replaced with Hassan Yebda. 70'Mbolhi comes to Algeria's rescue! He pulls off a fine save to block a low shot from inside the area. It's an end-to-end affair now. 67' Russia make their second substitution.Alan Dzagoev replaces Shatov. 64' This draw will send Algeria through. The match is getting more and more exciting. 62' Russia go close to restoring their advantage! Algeria keeperMbolhi poorly parries a low shot but Russia fail to take advantage of the rebound. 60' Striker Slimani makes the most of a mistake from Akinfeev to level the score! the keeper flaps at thin air and Slimani pounces to head into an empty net at the far post. ## 60' GOAL FOR ALGERIA!! 59' Another yellow card for Russia!Aleksandr Kozlov is booked for bringing downDjabou on the left. 57' Russia'sDmitry Kombarov is yellow-carded for fouling an opponent. 54' Algeria's porous midfield gives too much space for Russia. 52' Algeria's defence clears the corner. 51' In one of those counter attacks,Alexander Kerzhakov makes a darting run down the right, cuts inside and hits a shot that deflects off a defender and goes out for a corner. 49' Russia's breakaways are very dangerous. Algeria, who are desperately looking to equalise, should remain cautious at the back. 47' Russia almost double their lead! A smooth move seesAlexander Samedov plays a neat one-two with a teammate to break clear but his effort is superbly saved by the outstretched hands of Algeria keeperRais Mbolhi. 46' Russia make their first substitution.Igor Denisov replacesDenis Glushakov. The second half is underway The referee blows his halftime whistle 45'Essaid Belkalem's header from a free-kick goes high over as the halftime approaches. 43' Silmani is picked out unmarked by a corner but his tame and weak header is easily collected by Russia keeperAkinfeev. 40'Dmitry Kombarov's ensuing free-kick is cleared by the Algerian defence. 39' Djamel Mesbah is booked for bringing down a Russian opponent on Algeria's left flank. 39' A tame Russian free-kick goes out for a goal kick. 38' Russia are trying to gain more possession to ease pressure on themselves. 36' Algeria are unlucky to have conceded a goal so early. They look lively actually, but need to be more clinical in the final third. 34' Algerian wingerAbdelmoumene Djabou is repeatedly dispossessed on the left. He needs to have a more direct style rather than showboating. 31' Algeria are mounting a wave of attacks that only result in some half-chances. 29' The first Algerian corner ends with Russia keeperAkinfeev superbly tipping over a header from strikerIslam Slimani. 28' Algerian forward Brahimi, who plays for Granada in Spain, is impressive. He is at the heart of most of the Algerian attacks, with his precise passes unsettling the Russian defence. 26' Oleg Shatov tries his luck from distance! His shot goes just wide. It was close. 25' Algeria might soon pick up the first yellow card of the game. Russia's forwards are repeatedly fouled. 23' It looks Feghouli might be not be able to carry on. He is still bleeding from the head. 22' Algeria are struggling to mount any threats upfront. Russia look solid at the back. 20' Korokin's header goes wide following another cross from the left. The Algerian defence is exposed down that flank. 18' There are some tough Algerian tackles, frustrating the Russians. 16' At the other end,Denis Glushakov tries to muscle his way between several defenders in Algeria's area but his attempt is not successful. 14' Yacine Brahimi neatly exchanges passes with Feghouli in the Russian area but his low cross is cleared by the defence. 12' A cross from Algeria's Feghouli is cleared by the Russian defence. 10' Algeria's vibrant attacking display in their previous match against Korea is hardly seen. They are yet to find their rhythm. 8' An early blow for the Desert Foxes, who conceded in Russia's first attacking attempt. 6'Alexander Kokorin gives Russia an early lead! He nips in between two markers to rise unchallenged and powerfully head home a superb left-wing cross. ## 6' GOAL FOR RUSSIA!! 5' Algeria wingerSofiane Feghouli is receiving treatment for a head cut. 4' Algeria are unlikely to play for a draw. Their approach seems an attacking one. 2' Russia move the ball around in the first two minutes, sending in some upfield balls. The match is underway 22:50 Both sides step onto the pitch for the customary pre-match national anthems. 22:30 Both sides are warming up, around 30 minutes before kick-off. 22:20Russia coach Fabio Capello said of Algeria: "I believe this is a better team than the one we faced in South Africa. It's a much quicker team and certainly much better organized." 21:50Algeria's starting line-up: Rais Mbolhi, Essaid Belkalem, Rafik Halliche, Djamel Mesbah, Sofiane Feghouli, Yacine Brahimi, Carl Medjani, Islam Slimani, Nabil Bentaleb, Abdelmoumene Djabou, Aissa Mandi. 21:45 Russia's starting line-up:Igor Akinfeev, Aleksandr Kozlov, Sergey Ignashevich, Denis Glushakov, Alexander Kokorin, Alexander Kerzhakov, Vasili Berezutskiy, Oleg Shatov, Alexander Samedov, Victor Fayzulin, Dmitry Kombarov. 21:30 Russia coach Fabio Capello met Algeria when he was in charge of England at the 2010 South Africa finals. The match ended in a goalless draw. 21:30Algeria ended a 32-year wait for a World Cup win in emphatic style with a 4-2 demolition of the Koreans on Sunday, becoming the first African side to ever score four goals in a World Cup game in the process. 21:15 Algeria need to win to make sure they will progress to the knockout phase. A draw will most likely see them throughso long as South Korea don't beat the already qualified Belgium by at least three goals in the other match in Group H. 21:00 Algeria are seeking to reach the last 16 for the first time in four World Cup appearances. Venue: Estadio Joaquim Americo Guimaraes (Curitiba, Parana) Officials: Referee: C. Çakιr (Turkey) Assistants: B. Duran (Turkey), T. Ongun (Turkey) Fourth official: J. Aguilar (El Salvador) For the match preview, click here (For more sports newsandupdates,followAhramOnlineSportson Twitter at@AO_Sportsand onFacebook atAhramOnlineSports.) http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/104817.aspx
