Report: Algeria break DR Congo hearts in extra time
Adel Boulbina scored a stunning winner with two minutes remaining in extra time to send Algeria into the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 win over the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Rabat.
Boulbina cut into the left side of the box and sent an unstoppable effort past the goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi to set up a last-eight meeting with Nigeria. DRC’s Axel Tuanzebe headed the best chance of the first half inches wide, while Mohamed Amoura spurned a huge chance when he burst into the box but curled his shot straight at Mpasi.
The underdogs DRC were left to rue a golden chance in added time at the end of normal time when Ibrahim Mayele jumped to send a header goalbound but he was denied by a brilliant interception from Himad Abdelli. PA Media
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