2009 Algeria v Egypt football matches
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There were disturbances before and after two international association football matches between Egypt and Algeria in November 2009, leading to diplomatic tensions between Egypt, Algeria, and Sudan. The matches were in Group C in the CAF section of the qualifying competition for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Event | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification Tiebreaking play-off | ||||||
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Algeria qualify for the 2010 World Cup | |||||||
Date | 18 November 2009 | ||||||
Venue | Al Merreikh Stadium, Omdurman | ||||||
Man of the Match | Antar Yahia (Algeria) | ||||||
Referee | Eddy Maillet (Seychelles) | ||||||
Attendance | 35,000 |
The first match, the final scheduled match in Group C, took place in Cairo on 14 November, with Egypt winning 2–0. The result left Egypt and Algeria tied for first place in Group C, necessitating a playoff match in a neutral country. This took place in Omdurman, Sudan on 18 November, with Algeria winning 1–0 and thus qualifying for the World Cup final tournament in South Africa in June 2010.