Angola 2010: Malawi crucify Algeria

  1. Posted on Monday 11 January 2010 - 16:30
    Mtheto Lungu
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    Mtheto Lungu, AfricaNews reporter in Lilongwe, Malawi
    Minnows Malawi humiliated World Cup 2010 bound Algeria by a three goals to nil in their opening Group A match to the surprise of many football pundits. The results sparked thunderous joy in the southern African country contrary to their fear as the Algerians dominated the game.
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    Malawi's Flames scored their first goal through a hot shot from Russel Mwafulirwa just after the 16 minutes past the Algerian goalkeeper at the ongoing African Cup of Nations.

    The second came in after a beautiful shot from Elvis Kafoteka which was connected into the net making it two zero within the first half.

    The second half saw Malawi looking increasing confident on the ball, with players like Josephy Kamwendo attempting to create more up front, according to Goal.com. Sloppy defending from Algeria allowed Malawi to score a third, as a scramble in the box saw Russel hit the post before Dave Banda received the ball and slotted into the bottom corner of the goal, getting injured in the process after a fierce tackle from an Algerian defender.

    The Algerians went into this tournament expecting little and aiming only to get out of the group, but they were not looking like the same side that guaranteed a spot in the World Cup after a hard fought play-off against Egypt.

    In the 54th minute it looked like Algeria would pull one back with a header from Ghezzal, but Flames keeper Sanudi did extremely well to stretch and tip the ball out for a corner before the Serie A based player could redirect it towards goal.

    Malawi defended well to keep Algeria from getting on the score sheet, and at the end of 90 minutes it was the Flames of Malawi who found themselves with three points in the bag after an impressive 3-0 win.

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