Netherlands 0-1 Algeria: Algerian player ratings

Africa Today at 17:09

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

Pulled off a stunning upset in Rotterdam, the Algeria national team toppled the Netherlands (1-0) thanks to a late goal from Anis Hadj Moussa. Here are the ratings for Vladimir Petkovic’s men after this convincing performance against the Oranje.

Algeria delivered a prestigious victory over the Netherlands (1-0) on Wednesday night at De Kuip in Rotterdam. Dominated for much of the opening exchanges, Vladimir Petkovic’s squad showed defensive resilience before gradually growing into the game as the minutes ticked by.

After a balanced first half—highlighted by several crucial interventions from Luca Zidane and a handful of Algerian chances—both teams went toe-to-toe after the break. The Oranje pushed hard to break the deadlock, but Les Verts held firm and resisted every threat.

The hero of the night: Anis Hadj Moussa. In the 88th minute, the Algerian winger—playing in his home stadium, as a Feyenoord regular—found the breakthrough. Thanks to this prestigious triumph, Algeria sends a powerful message ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Algerian player ratings:

Anis Hadj Moussa: 8.5

Zidane: 8

Abada: 6

Mandi: 6

Belaid: 7

Ait Nouri: 6.5

Zerrouki: 6.5

Bentaleb: 7.5

Aouar: 5.5

Mahrez: 5.5

Gouiri: 5.5

Amoura: 6.5

Chaibi: 6.5

Belghali: 6

Tougai: 6

Maza: 6.5

Boulbina: 6

Benbouali: 6

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