Burundi 2-2 Algeria: Chaïbi and Belloumi goals shared the points in Afcon qualifying thriller

Burundi and Algeria played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in Match Round 2 of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, with both sides showing attacking intent in a game that swung from one end to the other.

Burundi

• J. Nahimana (5.85)
• B. Kanakimana (6.07)
• Youssouf Nyange Ndayishimiye (6.65)
• Frédéric Nsabiyumva (6.28)
• Christophe Lucio Nduwarugira (6.28)

Algeria

• M. Mastil (6.39)
• A. Abada (6.98)
• R. Bensebaïni (7.37)
• J. Hadjam (7.17)
• H. Abdelli (6.02)
• F. Chaïbi (6.4)
• M. Belloumi (7.78)
• I. Maza (6.28)
• A. Boulbina (7.27)
• Amin Chiakha (6.21)

Substitutions:

Burundi

• B. Kanakimana (E. Swedi, 85)

Algeria

• H. Abdelli (A. Zorgane, 45)
• M. Belloumi (M. Bakrar, 64)
• A. Boulbina (M. Amoura, 64)
• F. Chaïbi (A. Aouchiche, 65)
• Amin Chiakha (I. Kebbal, 73)

Ball possession:

F. Chaïbi gave Burundi an early lead in the fifth minute before Algeria responded through M. Belloumi after 30 minutes. A. Boulbina then put Algeria ahead in the 63rd minute, but Burundi fought back to secure a share of the points.

Passes:

The result leaves both teams with work to do as the qualifying campaign develops, although each side will take encouragement from an open contest in which they created a number of opportunities.

Defense:

Chaïbi gives Burundi perfect start

Burundi made the brighter start and were rewarded after only five minutes when F. Chaïbi found the net to make it 1-0.

Face-to-face:

The early goal gave Burundi confidence and forced Algeria to take greater risks in possession. Algeria gradually began to control more of the ball, with R. Bensebaïni helping to establish a rhythm from defence.

Fouls:

• Yellow cards:
• M. Belloumi (Algeria) at 45 minute
• I. Kebbal (Algeria) at 90 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• Burundi – DW
• Algeria – DW

Top 5 Africa Cup of Nations – Qualification scorers:

1. None (2, Mauritius)
2. Hazem Mastouri (2, Tunisia)
3. A. Hadj-Moussa (1, Algeria)
4. B. Njie (1, Somalia)
5. A. Tosin (1, Benin)

Line-ups:

Next games:

• Burundi will play with Zambia. November 11 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.
• Algeria will play with Togo. November 11 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.