The Algerian U21 national football team recorded their third consecutive victory in Group B of the Taranto Mediterranean Games 2026 in Italy, overcoming Albania with a 2-0 scoreline. This success marks a perfect group stage performance for the squad under coach Brahim Hemdani, securing their place in the tournament's semi-finals.<\/p>\n
The match against Albania saw Lahlou Akhrib open the scoring in the 58th minute, heading a cross from Houssem Tarzout. Later, Houssem Abdelaziz doubled Algeria's lead in the 73rd minute, capitalizing on a poorly cleared ball following a run and shot by Tarzout. Goalkeeper Yasser Zitouni featured in the match, while Mohammed El-Koubi was rested.<\/p>\n
With their flawless run through the group stage, where they accumulated nine points from three wins, the Algerian U21 team is set to face Morocco in the semi-finals. The anticipated match is scheduled for Friday, August 28, at 8:00 PM Algerian time, and will be held at the Erasmo Iacovone stadium in Taranto.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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