Algeria 0-1 Equatorial Guinea 
Goal: Obono (76and) for the National Nzalang
For the second day of this group E of the 2021 African Cup of Nations, Equatorial Guinea created the immense sensation of this Sunday by winning against Algeria (0-1) at the Japoma Stadium in Douala.
In a balanced first period, the chances will have been scattered, but serious. Overflowing on the right side, Riyad Mahrez served Youcef Belaïli, alone in the area, who saw his recovery slammed by the excellent Jesús Owono (22and). Shortly before the break, Pablo Ganet, with a tricky free kick, but repelled by Raïs M’Bolhi (36and), then Iván Edú, with a heavy shot skimming the goalkeeper’s left post (39and), were also highlighted. Without success.
Back from the locker room, the situation did not change, and Luis Nlavo, who had just entered the game and was well launched by Edú, lost his face-to-face, saved by the right foot of M’Bolhi (50and). On the following action, it is Belaïli, again lonely, who watches his head come out on the line (57and). The Equatorial Guinean sentence finally comes from Esteban Obono, forgotten on a corner and came to push the leather to the bottom to sanction unrecognizable Greens (0-1, 76and). In the race for equalization, the white waves only resulted in a few situations well controlled by Owono and his rearguard. Equatorial Guinea is therefore completely relaunching in its group, moving up to second place (three points) behind Côte d’Ivoire (four).
For Algeria, provisionally last with a single unit, a victory over the Ivorians on the final day is essential.
Algeria (4-2-3-1): M’Bolhi – Bensebaini, Benlamri (Tahrat, 54and), Mandi, Atal – Bendebka (Brahimi, 73and), Bennacer – Belaïli, Feghouli (Boulaya, 64and), Mahrez – Bounedjah (Bounedjah, 64and). Coach: Djamel Belmadi.
Equatorial Guinea (4-2-3-1): Owono – Akapo, Obono, Coco, Ndong – Ganet, Machín – Edú (Bocari, 90and+2) Bikoro (Miranda, 66and), Buyla (Hanza, 66and) – Siafá (Nlavo, 46and). Coach: Juan Micha.
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