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Algeria women claim confident Afcon opening win over Senegal in Algiers
Algeria made the ideal start to their Africa Cup of Nations – Women campaign with a composed 2-0 victory over Senegal in Matchday One, laying down an early marker in a group that many had tipped to be tightly contested.
Algeria W
Senegal W
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Senegal W
Ball possession:
Two well-taken goals – one in each half – settled an encounter in which Algeria’s organisation and defensive discipline proved decisive, as they restricted Senegal to half-chances and protected their advantage with impressive composure.
Passes:
The result gives Algeria three valuable points and early control of their Afcon group, while Senegal are left needing a response in their remaining fixtures to keep knockout-stage hopes alive.
Defense:
Algeria strike in both halves
Algeria settled more quickly and, backed by a noisy home crowd, dictated the tempo for long spells. Their composure in possession and willingness to press high without the ball repeatedly pushed Senegal back towards their own penalty area.
Face-to-face:
The breakthrough arrived before the interval, rewarding Algeria’s brighter start. A flowing move down the flank and a precise final ball created the opening, with the finish calmly applied to put the hosts in front and shift the pressure onto Senegal.
The last five games (including this match):
- Algeria W – W
- Senegal W – L
Top 5 Africa Cup of Nations – Women scorers:
Line-ups:
Next games:
- Algeria W will play with Morocco W. July 30 at 20:00 (GMT), on Stade Prince Moulay Hassan.
- Senegal W will play with Kenya W. July 30 at 17:00 (GMT), on Stade Prince Moulay Hassan.
