Algeria takes a late lead over the Netherlands G Trends

The Netherlands continued their warm-up for the tournament World Cup A 1-0 defeat by Algeria in Rotterdam.

Feyenoord striker Anis Hadj Moussa had the decisive word on his team’s field when he scored the winning goal in the 86th minute when he shot a powerful ball into the net with his left foot.

Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Rufus made his debut as a first-half substitute as Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman made nine changes during the match.

Roma striker Donnel Malen wasted a golden opportunity in the first half when he shot the ball wide of the goal from close range.

The Netherlands reached the quarter-finals four years ago and will face Japan, Sweden and Tunisia in Group Six

Algeria faces Argentina, Austria and Jordan in Group Ten, in its first participation in the World Cup since 2014.

Italy, who missed out again through the qualifiers, beat Luxembourg 1-0 thanks to a goal from Inter striker Pio Esposito.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, which will face Colombia, Portugal and Uzbekistan in Group Ten, drew 0-0 in Belgium.

The Congolese national team is preparing for the tournament in Belgium as almost all of its players and staff are based in Europe.

Denmark, who missed out on qualifying for the World Cup after losing on penalties to the Czech Republic in qualifying in March, hit the woodwork twice, with Joachim Maelh hitting the post with a curling shot and captain Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg hitting the crossbar with a long-range effort early in the second half.

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