National Team Friendly

National stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Bilal Chedda made the kick off which started today's match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Madjer Junior in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bagwis Cuizon prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Philippines's Dolphy Mendoza got a free kick in the 9th minute. Bilal Chedda took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 9th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Bagwis Cuizon. Philippines's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. A collision led to Philippines getting a freekick after 12 minutes play. Bugoy Bengco hit a great ball. Bilal Chedda took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 13th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Bagwis Cuizon. Philippines's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Madhil Benaouf in the 17th minute of play forced Philippines's goalkeeper Bagwis Cuizon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 21st minute, Matthew Padernal hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Madjer Junior sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bagwis Cuizon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Madjer Junior in the 27th minute of the match. Bagwis Cuizon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Madjer Junior in the 28th minute of play. 37 minutes into the match, Algeria's Bilal Chedda sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Bagwis Cuizon narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Matthew Padernal made the kick off in the second half. Buzid Boubekeur showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leigh Canlas, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Hadj Hammadouch hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. When Algeria's Bilal Chedda in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Philippines's goalie prevented a goal. Buzid Boubekeur made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Matthew Padernal in the 70th minute of play. Madjer Junior in the 71stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Bagwis Cuizon, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Will Jumawan kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. Philippines made a substitution. Sidney Linsangan replaced Charles Garvida. Will Jumawan hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. 74 minutes into the match, Philippines's goalkeeper Bagwis Cuizon had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bilal Chedda. The audience thought a goal was coming when Madjer Junior got free with Bagwis Cuizon in the 78th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Madjer Juniors short, quick shot in the 78thth minute got Bagwis Cuizon to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 82nd minute, Algeria's Bilal Chedda ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Bagwis Cuizon. Bagwis Cuizon yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-1. In the 87th minute Bugoy Cabanting shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Buzid Boubekeur saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Philippines getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Bugoy Cabanting hit a great ball. Sidney Linsangan hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. The Philippines supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Algeria's performance. The match ended with a win for Algeria.