Algeria beat Tunisia to win FIFA Arab Cup 2021 | Football News

Two extra-time goals give Algeria the title; hosts Qatar beat Egypt in third-place playoff.

Algeria scored two goals in extra-time to beat Tunisia 2-0 and win the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup.

Amir Sayoud scored in the ninth minute of extra-time while Yacine Brahimi scored with the final kick of the game to take Algeria to the title on Saturday.

Earlier, hosts Qatar beat Egypt 5-4 on penalties in the third-place playoff match.

The heated game on Saturday seemed like it could be heading in either direction as both teams managed near-equal possession of the ball, with Egypt slightly taking the upper hand in the final minutes.

But the match at Doha’s Stadium 974 went to extra time after Egypt’s several attempts on goal were stopped.

With no goals in extra-time, Qatar’s goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham rose to the occasion by blocking a penalty and helping his side end up with the bronze medal.

The 2022 World Cup will take place in Qatar from November 21 to December 18.

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