Algeria has edged past Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in extra time to send them packing from the Africa Cup of Nations. In stunning fashion, 22-year-old Adel Boulbina scored the winner two minutes into extra time after substitute Algeria had been awarded a corner kick.
Boulbina's goal was the result of a clever combination play between Zerrouki and the Algerian winger Adil Boulbina cut inside from the left wing, beating a couple of DR Congo players before unleashing an unstoppable effort past goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi. The ball sailed into the bottom corner with precision.
DR Congo came close to equalizing but were denied by a brilliant interception from Algeria defender Himad Abdelli, who deflected Ibrahim Mayele's header attempt wide. In normal time, Axel Tuanzebe had headed the best chance of the first half inches wide while Mohamed Amoura spurned a huge opportunity when bursting into the box.
Algeria will now face Nigeria in the quarter-finals, a contest that is sure to be highly anticipated given both teams' rich football histories. DR Congo, on the other hand, will need to pick themselves up from this heartbreaking loss and focus on their upcoming World Cup qualifiers in March.
Boulbina's goal was the result of a clever combination play between Zerrouki and the Algerian winger Adil Boulbina cut inside from the left wing, beating a couple of DR Congo players before unleashing an unstoppable effort past goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi. The ball sailed into the bottom corner with precision.
DR Congo came close to equalizing but were denied by a brilliant interception from Algeria defender Himad Abdelli, who deflected Ibrahim Mayele's header attempt wide. In normal time, Axel Tuanzebe had headed the best chance of the first half inches wide while Mohamed Amoura spurned a huge opportunity when bursting into the box.
Algeria will now face Nigeria in the quarter-finals, a contest that is sure to be highly anticipated given both teams' rich football histories. DR Congo, on the other hand, will need to pick themselves up from this heartbreaking loss and focus on their upcoming World Cup qualifiers in March.
what's more surprising is Adel Boulbina's age - 22 and already scoring the winning goal in extra time, sounds like he's already planning his retirement home 
congrats to Algeria on making it to the quarters, now let's see if they can take down Nigeria... that's a tough one! 
, I'm literally speechless after watching that game! Adel Boulbina's goal was insane 
! The way he cut inside and slotted it past the goalkeeper was pure magic 
! Algeria deservedly won that one and they're going to take on Nigeria in the quarters. That's gonna be a tough one for them, but I'm sure they'll give it their all 
. DR Congo are gutted though 
, losing in extra time is never easy. Hope they can bounce back strong from this and do well in their World Cup qualifiers 
I mean, Algeria literally took down DRC in Africa Cup of Nations like that? Adel Boulbina's goal was insane! 
The DR Congo guys were so close to tying it up, but Himad Abdelli saved the day with that huge interception. And can we talk about Axel Tuanzebe's header attempt? Like, inches away from scoring and Nigeria is waiting for him in the next round 
. Algeria vs Nigeria is gonna be a battle royale! 
[Image of a corner kick with a red card being shown to one of the Congo players 
]. Algeria is on fire 
, Nigeria better watch out 
[GIF of a soccer player running away from an opponent 
and I love how Algeria's team came together to score that winner was amazing 
. And can we talk about Zerrouki's assist? Genius move right there 
! Algeria is on fire this tournament and I'm loving every minute of it 
. I mean, Congo's got some talented young players like Adel Boulbina but can they string together a decent tournament run? Nigeria's gonna be tough too, their squad looks solid... we'll see how that plays out 
! The way he just cut inside and unleashed that unstoppable shot was insane 
. Nigeria's gonna be a tough one for Algeria but I've got faith in them! Bring it on 
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. Anyway, back to the Africa Cup of Nations... yeah, Algeria played a sick game 
. That young Adel Boulbina is a total star player! Can't wait to see what they do against Nigeria in the quarter finals 
! His goal was SO sick 
. DR Congo's loss is a huge bummer tho 
! Nigeria's gonna be tough, but I think Algeria's got this 
. I mean, who needs FIFA 23 when you've got real-life Adil Boulbina slicing it past DR Congo's keeper? Algeria's corner kick strategy must be the new 'secret sauce' everyone's been looking for . Meanwhile, DR Congo is like the underdog in a WWE match - all heart, but still getting smashed by Algerian's fancy footwork . Can't wait to see Adel Boulbina do the happy dance with his team - they're about to get some major #AFCON bragging rights!
anyway congrats to Algeria for making it through to the quarter finals now they gotta take on Nigeria who's a tough team 
. A single goal in extra time? That's just a fluke 
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