In the seventh Round of 16 match of the AFCON 2025, Algeria beat the Congo DR by 1–0 at the end of extra time and qualified for the Quarterfinals of the tournament.
Key Match Stats of Algeria vs Congo DR (AFCON 2025: Round of 16)
Match Result: Algeria 1 – 0 Congo DR (AET)
Possession: Algeria 57% – 43% Congo DR
Passing Accuracy (Opponents’ Half): Algeria 85% (69%) – 84% (69%) Congo DR
Shots (On Target): Algeria 12 (6) – 6 (2) Congo DR
Shots Inside The Box: Algeria 9 – 4 Congo DR
Offsides: Algeria 0 – 3 Congo DR
Yellow Cards: Algeria 3 – 2 Congo DR
The Match Data Source: Algeria vs Congo DR CAF Official Site
Important Facts of Algeria vs Congo DR (AFCON 2025: Round of 16)
- The Algeria vs Congo DR match ended in full 90 minutes without any goals, as the match entered extra time.
- In the 119th minute, substitute Adil Boulbina scored the match-winning goal for Algeria with an impressive shot from inside the box. His powerful shot from the left side of the box hit the right side of the net, which proved to be a decisive goal.
- It was an impressive game with a tough fight, and the must highlighting point of the Round of 16 fixture was that there was no booking at the end of the 90 minutes. All the bookings happened in the extra time.
- It was almost a neck-to-neck battle, but Algeria had better control that resulted in their favour. We can see the Desert Warriors’ control in shots on target, shots inside the box, and offside stats.
What does the Algeria vs Congo DR (AFCON 2025: Round of 16) match mean?
The two-time AFCON champions Algeria have advanced to the Quarterfinals of AFCON 2025, where they will face Nigeria on January 10. Nigeria have qualified for the Quarterfinals after thrashing Mozambique by 4–0 in the Round of 16 fixture.