Algeria and Slovenia are facing their first group stage match of FIFA 2010 World Cup today at 11:30 GMT. After a long two era Algeria have got the ticket of a FIFA WC. In 1982 they have stunned the world beating the super power Germany and Chili respectively by 2-1 and 3-2.It was surprising that after winning the CAF African Nations Cup following the 86 World Cup, their international football career stumbled. But after the beginning of this century their football gets a new life. A revival takes place and as a result now they have come back in the screen of the big show. The wall of Defend, Mr. Anter Yahia will hold the main duty to save goal and making counter attack. In the right wing Karim is improving himself tremendously. On the road to South Africa in the group matches Slovenia was not counted at all. Rather Czech Republic and Poland were the best choice to get the ticket. But surprisingly two underdogs Slovenia and Slovakia Fought the main battle beneath while their unbreakable defense played the vital role. A tough task is awaiting Karim!
Match Schedule
June 13, 2010 Sunday
Kick off 11:30 GMT
Kick off 11:30 GMT
A comparative study
Comparative field
Slovenia
Algeria
FIFA ranking
25
30
Highest FIFA ranking
23 (April 2010)
26 (December 2009)
Elo ranking
47
71
Highest Elo ranking
28 (November 2001)
16 (November 1967)
Biggest win
Slovenia 7-0 Oman
Algeria 15–1 South Yemen
World Cup & Best result
appeared once
appeared 2 times
European Championship & Best result
appeared 18 times & won 8 times
not appeared
African Nations Cup & Best result
not appeared
appeared 14 times won 1990
Friendly matches victory
Qatar & New Zealand
United Arab Emirates
Friendly matches loses
none
Serbia
Friendly matches draw
none
none
From the above comparison I would like to give 80% marks and 65% marks. What about you?
Let’s guess the result of this opening game. I think the result will be Algeria 0-0 Slovenia! What do you think?
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