This Friday, Algeria secured a resounding 7-0 victory over Guatemala in a friendly match that took place at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium. The home team showcased their offensive prowess with goals scored by Amine Gouiri (18’ 1T and 14’ 2T), Riyad Mahrez (30’ 1T, penalty), Mohamed Amoura (45’ 1T), Houssem Aouar (1’ 2T), Fares Ghedjemis (30’ 2T), and Ahmed Benbouali (36’ 2T).
Amine Gouiri was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, netting two goals and creating multiple opportunities with two attempts on target.
Another key player for Algeria was Houssem Aouar, who also found the net, contributing significantly to the team’s dominance.
Algeria’s head coach, Vladimir Petkovic, employed a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Melvin Mastil in goal; Achref Abada, Zineddine Belaid, Ramy Bensebaini, and Rayan Ait Nouri in defense; Yassine Titraoui, Ramiz Zerrouki, Riyad Mahrez, and Houssem Aouar in midfield; with Mohamed Amoura and Amine Gouiri leading the attack.
On the other hand, Guatemala, under the guidance of Luis Tena, adopted a 4-5-1 formation. Kenderson Navarro was in goal; the defense consisted of Allen Yanes, Marcelo Hernández, José Pinto, and José Morales; the midfield included José Rosales, Stheven Robles, Olger Escobar, Oscar Santis, and Rudy Muñoz; with Darwin Lom up front.
The match was officiated by referee Andrea Colombo.
Substitutions for Algeria
61’ 2T – Amine Gouiri off for Ahmed Benbouali, Rayan Ait Nouri off for Mehdi Dorval, and Mohamed Amoura off for Adil Boulbina.
62’ 2T – Riyad Mahrez off for Fares Ghedjemis.
68’ 2T – Houssem Aouar off for Rafik Belghali and Ramy Bensebaini off for Adil Aouchiche.
76’ 2T – Yassine Titraoui off for Amin Chiakha.
77’ 2T – Ramiz Zerrouki off for Ibrahim Maza.
Substitutions for Guatemala
45’ 2T – José Rosales off for Kevin Ramírez, Darwin Lom off for Arquímides Ordóñez, Rudy Muñoz off for José Ardón, and Stheven Robles off for Jonathan Franco.
66’ 2T – Oscar Santis off for Óscar Castellanos and Olger Escobar off for Matthew Evans.