Algeria edged closer to the 2014 World Cup with a convincing 3-1 victory over Armenia in a warm-up friendly held on Saturday in Sion, Switzerland. The Fennecs showcased their attacking prowess in the first half, with goals from Belkalem of Watford (13th minute), Porto’s Ghilas (22nd), and Sporting Portugal striker Slimani (41st) securing the win before halftime.
The North African side, placed in Group H for the tournament, will face tough competition from Belgium, Russia, and South Korea in Brazil. Coach Vahid Halilhodžić expressed optimism following the win, emphasizing the importance of maintaining momentum as the team prepares for their next friendly against Romania on Wednesday in Geneva.
This positive performance provides a timely boost for Algeria as they aim to make an impact on football’s biggest stage later this month.
