In preparation for the upcoming World Cup, Saudi Arabia, managed by Hervé Renard, faced a strong and pragmatic Algerian team at home while gearing up for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Algerians displayed greater intensity and collective structure, making their mark in the second half. Riyad Mahrez opened the scoring with a penalty in the 75th minute, and Rayan Belghali sealed the victory with a precise strike in the 85th minute.
Despite efforts from Firas Al-Buraikan and Salem Al-Dawsari, the Saudis struggled to challenge the well-organized Algerian defense led by Bennacer and Zerrouki. This performance should provide reassurance for Vladimir Petković, while Saudi Arabia will need to refine their strategies ahead of the global tournaments.
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