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Algeria Advances to World Cup Knockout Stage After Late Goals
Algeria scored twice in stoppage time to finish third in its group and reach the knockout stage. Austria also advanced as runner-up after a 3-2 win. Iran was eliminated despite earlier results.
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Algeria reached the World Cup knockout stage after scoring twice in stoppage time during a group-stage match against Austria in Kansas City. The match began with both teams playing cautiously. The sides combined for 0.02 expected goals before halftime.
Austria took the lead early in the second half when a veteran striker scored. Algeria equalized before the break after a ball stayed in play off the corner post. Austria regained the lead through a midfielder's strike, but Algeria tied the score again minutes later.
In the third minute of stoppage time, Algeria took a 3-2 lead. Austria equalized with the final touch of the match.
had finished its group stage with a 1-1 draw against Egypt on Saturday. A victory would have sent Iran through, but two late chances were denied. Austria and Algeria needed only a draw to advance. A decisive result would have sent Iran into the knockout stage as the final third-placed team.
The fixture recalled a 1982 World Cup match in which Austria and West Germany advanced at Algeria's expense after a low-scoring result. Algeria finished as the last third-placed team to qualify. Austria advanced as runner-up in the group.
