catalyst2 | Game # 31 - Korea Republic vs Algeria

In direct contrast to game #30, this the other type of game - the exciting game because both teams realise that they have to win this game to be in the hunt. Because of that, both teams attacked throughout the game. The first half hour or so was pretty even with end-to-end football but Algeria finally broke through, and then put in three in twelve minutes of blistering attacking football which was fun to watch, not so much for the Koreans, I guess, but as a spectacle, it was pretty great to watch. Eventually, the Koreans got themselves back on track though they were obviously rattled.The half finished 3-0 to Algeria. The Koreans came out renewed for the second half and pulled a goal back within 5 minutes, looking much more comfortable by the minute. Sadly because Korea threw everything into attack, they were vulnerable to counter-attack and sure enough, Algeria got a 4th just 12 minutes later. To both sides' credit, they both continued to attack and the Koreans duly got a second with 18 minutes to go. Both teams had chances to score but neither found the back of the net and so it finished 2-4. Great game and very exciting to watch.

This means that Korea are definitely out and Algeria are still in the mix.