Doha, Qatar – The Algerian national team, known as “Les Verts,” played to a scoreless draw against Sudan in their opening match of Group D in the Arab Cup Qatar 2025. The match, held earlier today, saw Algeria reduced to ten men in the first half, ultimately impacting their ability to secure a victory.
The first half was largely dominated by the Algerian side, who created several opportunities but failed to capitalize. Ben Debka and Boulbina were among those who squandered chances to put Algeria ahead. The most clear-cut opportunity fell to striker Berkan in the 25th minute, but the Sudanese goalkeeper proved too difficult to beat, denying Algeria the opening goal.
The complexion of the game changed dramatically in the closing stages of the first half when Adam Ounas received his second yellow card and was subsequently sent off. This left Algeria to play the entire second half with only ten players, a significant disadvantage against a determined Sudanese side.
Following Ounas’s dismissal, Sudan seized the initiative and began to dictate the tempo of the match. They launched a series of attacks, but the Algerian defense, despite being a man down, stood firm and repelled every attempt. The Sudanese forwards found it difficult to break through the resilient backline of “Les Verts.”
While the draw is a disappointing result for Algeria, especially given their first-half dominance, they will take heart from their defensive solidity and the fighting spirit shown after the red card. Coach [Insert coach name if known, otherwise leave blank] will undoubtedly be looking for improvements in the attacking third as they prepare for their next group stage fixture. The team will need to regroup and strategize to secure a win in their upcoming matches to progress further in the tournament. The result leaves both teams with one point each in Group D.
