Algeria - Netherlands: Hadj Moussa recounts his masterpiece

Africa Today at 14:00

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

Algeria's hero in Rotterdam, Anis Hadj Moussa sent the Greens' supporters into ecstasy by netting the winning goal against the Netherlands. After the match, the Feyenoord winger looked back on this special night experienced on his home turf at De Kuip.

Anis Hadj Moussa could hardly have dreamed of a better scenario. Indeed, the Algerian international delivered victory for the Greens over the Netherlands (1-0) in Rotterdam, in a stadium he knows inside out since he plays there all year for Feyenoord.

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Scorer of the match's only goal, the Fennec was quick to highlight his team's collective performance.

"I'm very happy to have scored here. The victory is what matters most, we played a great game and we deserved this win," he told NOS after the match.

The satisfaction was even greater given that this win came against one of Europe's top national teams.

Hadj Moussa also reflected on his decisive move.

"I receive the ball, I square up, cut inside, notice a small gap and curl it in. I've scored a few like this here at De Kuip this season. I'm delighted to score with my national team in this stadium."

A moment he surely won't forget anytime soon.

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