The Jordanian and Algerian national teams will take the field Monday at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco with one imperative: to win in order to make up for their losing World Cup debuts, and the hope that there will be a loser in the match between Argentina and Austria, which will be played hours earlier in Dallas.
Los Valientes and the Desert Foxes need the three points at stake to finish the second matchday of Group J with the minimum required points to reach the decisive third match in a position to compete for a spot in the World Cup round of 16.
Losing on Monday in San Francisco means saying goodbye
The Jordanian team, originally known as Al-Nashama, lost its debut match 3-1 to Austria on June 16.
That same day, the Algerian Fennecs were overwhelmed by Messi’s magic and his hat trick.
For the two teams at the bottom of the group, it’s a case of “win or win.”
And in terms of odds, Algeria seems to have the edge due to its players’ greater experience.
Facing an opponent that has made it to its first World Cup with the promise of making life miserable for many.
Jordan, a semifinalist in the last Asian Cup, heads into its second match feeling that, now that the opener is behind them, the worst is over.
And from now on, any achievement will be a win, according to their coach, the Moroccan Jamal Sellami (Filed under: Jordan vs. Algeria).
The Algerian experience challenges Jordanian hopes
The Desert Foxes, led by Bosnian coach Vladimir Petković, have reached the 20th edition of the World Cup with a roster featuring the following experienced players:
Ibrahim Maza, Rayan Aït Nouri, Amine Gouiri, Anis Hadj Moussa, Riyad Mahrez, and Mohamed Amoura.
Jordan, more confident in its defensive play, believes that if it stays true to its style and its star player, Mousa Al-Tamari, and forward Ali Olwan have a great game, anything can happen.
Although the stakes are high, the Jordanians and Algerians have allowed themselves to hold on to their dreams—at least for one more game (Filed under: Jordan vs. Algeria).
Both teams need the three points at stake
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Petkovic expresses confidence in the Algerian national team
Petkovic, who extended his contract through 2028 before traveling with his squad to the World Cup, delighted fans by noting that the team will not approach the tournament as a supporting cast among so many stars.
Jordan, whose World Cup experience dates back to its opening match against Austria’s “Das Team,” is counting on Sellami to provide the boost they need to stay in the tournament.
The Moroccan played in the 1998 World Cup in France, so he knows how to deliver in big games.
The match will be played at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco starting at 8:00 p.m. (3:00 a.m. GMT on Tuesday) – (Filed under: Jordan vs. Algeria).
With information from EFE
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