Algeria fight back to share six-goal thriller with Austria in World Cup classic

Algeria came from behind twice to draw 3-3 with Austria in a breathless World Cup Group Stage encounter that swung repeatedly and delivered one of the most dramatic games of Match Round 3.

• Algeria will play with . , on .
• Austria will play with . , on .

Algeria

• Oussama Benbot (5.7)
• Rafik Belghali (7.5)
• Aïssa Mandi (6.9)
• Amir Selmane Ramy Bensebaïni (6.7)
• Jaouen Djimmy Hadjam (6.5)
• Farès Chaïbi (7.2)
• Nabil Bentaleb (7.3)
• Riyad Karim Mahrez (9.3)
• Ibrahim Maza (6.9)
• Houssem-Eddine Chaâbane Aouar (7.3)
• Amine Ferid Gouiri (6.3)

Austria

Substitutions:

Algeria

• Jaouen Djimmy Hadjam (Rayan Aït-Nouri, 71)
• Amine Ferid Gouiri (Zinéddine Belaïd, 71)
• Rafik Belghali (Samir Sophian Chergui, 71)
• Houssem-Eddine Chaâbane Aouar (Farès Ghedjemis, 90)

Austria

• Marko Arnautović (Michael Gregoritsch, 46)
• Xaver Schlager (Florian Grillitsch, 46)
• Romano Christian Schmid (Paul Wanner, 46)
• David Olatukunbo Alaba (Kevin Danso, 62)
• Phillipp Mwene (Saša Kalajdžić, 90)

Ball possession:

Needing a result to keep their campaign alive, Algeria dominated possession with 65% of the ball and peppered the Austrian goal, registering 12 shots in total, five of them on target. Yet they were repeatedly forced to respond as Austria, despite having only 35% possession and nine attempts (two on target), proved ruthless whenever chances arrived.

Passes:

In a contest that combined end-to-end attacking with desperate last-ditch defending, Ibrahim Maza emerged as Algeria’s main attacking outlet, leading the match for shots, while Austria’s Philipp Lienhart was the most accurate finisher for his side. At the other end, defenders and midfielders threw themselves into interceptions, blocks and duels as both teams tried – and ultimately failed – to wrest full control of a chaotic contest.

Defense:

### Algeria control, Austria counter

Face-to-face:

From the outset Algeria imposed their passing game, recycling possession from the back through Amir Selmane Ramy Bensebaïni, who delivered a near-flawless display in build-up. The left-sided defender completed 95% of his 134 passes, constantly progressing play and keeping Austria penned inside their own half for long spells.

Fouls:

Yellow cards:

• Marko Arnautović (Austria) at 11 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• Algeria –
• Austria –

Top 5 World Cup scorers:

1. Masour Ousmane Dembélé (3, )
2. Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior (2, )
3. Leandro Trossard (2, )
4. Yoane Wissa (2, )
5. Riyad Karim Mahrez (2, )

Line-ups:

Next games:

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• Austria will play with . , on .