Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman fielded a strong team for the match, but it was Algeria who took the lead through Anis Hadj Moussa's goal four minutes before full time. The defeat comes as a surprise given the significant ranking difference between the two teams.
"We're going to be flying home angry. We didn't expect to lose this match," said Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk after the match. Despite the setback, Netherlands remains one of the favorites for the upcoming World Cup. solvita.blog
