Algeria’s national B team has been eliminated from the Arab Cup following a dramatic penalty shootout defeat against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday evening. The match, held at the Al Bayt Stadium in Doha, Qatar, ended 7-6 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time.
Adel Boulbina put Algeria ahead in the 46th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error after a precise pass. However, UAE’s Bruno Oliveira equalized in the 64th minute with a powerful shot from inside the penalty area.
The match was fiercely contested, with both teams exchanging attacks in an attempt to secure a victory before the dreaded penalty shootout. Ultimately, luck favored the UAE, who emerged victorious after a long and tense shootout, winning 7-6.
Despite the defeat, the Algerian B team concluded their Arab Cup campaign with a commendable performance. The UAE, meanwhile, progresses to the semi-finals of the tournament.
The team’s exit marks the end of Algeria’s journey in this edition of the Arab Cup. DZWatch will continue to provide updates on the tournament as it progresses.
