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Tight Match in Rabat Ends in Draw Between Algeria and Burkina Faso
Rabat, Morocco – In a hard-fought match at the Moulay Hassan Stadium, Algeria and Burkina Faso played to a draw in their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 group stage match. The match, refereed by Ghana’s Daniel Laryea, was characterized by its intensity and a balance in ball possession, distributed equally between both teams (50% each).
Algeria took the lead in the 23rd minute with a penalty converted by R. Mahrez. However, Burkina Faso showed their ability to react.
The game was interrupted several times due to the numerous fouls committed by both teams (24 by Algeria and 19 by Burkina Faso). The referee showed yellow cards to G. Sangare (10′), P. Kabore (16′), and E. Tapsoba (89′) for Burkina Faso, while I. Bennacer (27′) and M. Amoura (73′) were cautioned for Algeria.
Regarding attacking statistics, Burkina Faso created more goal-scoring opportunities, with 12 total shots (1 on target and 7 off target), surpassing Algeria, who had 10 shots (5 on target and 3 off target). Burkina Faso also dominated in corner kicks, with 5 compared to Algeria’s 2.
Substitutions algeria: at minute 13 J. Hadjam came in and B. Bounedjah went out., at minute 60 R. Mahrez came in and A. Bedrane went out., at minute 61 S. Chergui came in and R. Belghali went out., at minute 87 I. Bennacer came in and H. Abdelli went out., at minute 88 M. Amoura came in and F. Chaibi went out.
Substitutions burkina faso: at minute 46 M. Zougrana came in and G. Minoungou went out., at minute 66 P. Kabore came in and L. Traore went out., at minute 78 G. Sangare came in and C. Irie went out., at minute 78 S. Yago came in and S. Simpore went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Algeria
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Burkina Faso
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