Algeria staged a late comeback to beat Jordan and keep their World Cup hopes alive, ending the debutants' campaign.
Summary
According to BBC Sport, Algeria produced a dramatic late turnaround to defeat Jordan and eliminate the tournament debutants from the World Cup. The victory keeps Algeria's own knockout-stage hopes alive in San Francisco.
The Details
BBC Sport reports that Jordan, making their first World Cup appearance, took an early lead and looked poised for a historic result. However, Algeria mounted a spirited fightback in the closing stages, scoring twice to complete a remarkable comeback. The result ends Jordan's debut campaign, while Algeria remain in contention for a place in the next round.
What It Means
For Algeria, the win breathes new life into their tournament. They now have a chance to advance with a positive result in their final group match. For Jordan, despite the disappointment, their first World Cup journey ends with pride after pushing a strong Algerian side to the limit. More World Cup news.
Source: Reported by BBC Sport. Summary compiled by NinetyMins.
