Algeria struck late to beat the Netherlands

Algeria struck late to beat the Netherlands

The Netherlands continued to warm up for world championship with a 1-0 defeat by Algeria in Rotterdam.

Feyenoord striker Anis Hajj Moussa had the decisive say in their home stadium victory in the 86th minute when he took an inside shot on his left foot and curled brilliantly.

Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roofes made his debut as a half-time substitute after Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman made nine substitutions during the game.

Roma striker Doniel Mallen missed a golden chance in the first half when he fired over from close range.

The Dutch were quarter-finalists four years ago and will face them Japan, Sweden and Tunisia in Group F

Algeria face Argentina, Austria and Jordan in Group J at their first World Cup since 2014.

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

DR Congo, who face Colombia, Portugal and Uzbekistan in Group K, were held to a 0-0 draw by Denmark in Belgium.

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

Denmark, who missed out on World Cup qualification after losing on penalties to the Czech Republic in the play-offs in March, twice hit the frame as Joachim Maele hit the post with a curling shot and captain Pierre-Emile Hoiberg hit the crossbar with a long-range effort early in the second half.

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