Late show sees Egypt, Algeria advance to Arab Cup semi-finals

Egypt and Algeria secured their place in the FIFA Arab Cup semi-finals after enduring 120 minutes of football on Sunday (AEDT).

Egypt's Akram Tawfik, Marwan Daoud and Amr El Solia celebrate together

Egypt's Akram Tawfik, Marwan Daoud and Amr El Solia celebrate together Source: Getty Images

WATCH extended 2021 FIFA Arab Cup daily highlights from December 1-19 via SBS On Demand, plus LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE coverage of the semi-finals and final on SBS and SBS On Demand from December 16.

Egypt 3-1 Jordan

The Pharaohs fought back from a goal down to defeat Jordan 3-1 at Al Janoub Stadium, with two goals coming in extra-time.

It was Yazan Al-Naimat who put Jordan in front, but despite their first-half dominance, Marwan Hamdy ensured both sides went into the break level.

With scores still locked at full-time, Ahmed Refaat's 100th-minute strike finally separated the two teams, before Marwan Dawoud's header put the result beyond doubt.

Egypt will now face Tunisia in the semi-finals and that match will air LIVE on SBS and SBS On Demand this Thursday, December 16.

Algeria 2-2 Morocco (5-3 on penalties)

The first penalty shootout of the Arab Cup took place in Doha and it was Algeria who prevailed thanks to Mohamed Amine Tougai's winning spot-kick.

Algeria first took the lead through Yacine Brahimi in the 62nd minute, but that lasted all of two minutes as Mohamed Nahiri brought Morocco level.

It wasn't until extra-time that Algeria regained control, this time through Youcef Belaïli, but Morocco, again, had an answer from Badr Benoun.

With extra-time up and scores locked at two-apiece, it was penalties that would decide the victor.

Algeria will now face Qatar in the semi-finals and that match will air LIVE on SBS and SBS On Demand this Thursday, December 16.


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Published 12 December 2021 9:48am
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