Al-Shabab 3:1 MC Alger — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Yannick Carrasco struck the equaliser on the stroke of half-time as Al-Shabab came from behind to beat MC Alger 3-1 in a Club Friendly. The midfielder, rated 8.76 out of ten, was the standout performer in a match that offered little beyond the scoreline. It was a friendly, so no next fixture is in the offing.

MC Alger took the lead through Ben Ahmed Kohili in the twelfth minute, but Carrasco levelled matters in the 45th minute to send the teams in level. Al-Shabab then seized control after the break, adding two further goals in the 74th and 84th minutes, while the Algerian side picked up yellow cards in the 37th and 82nd minutes for their troubles.

The statistics tell a curious tale: possession was dead level at fifty percent apiece, yet MC Alger earned six corners to Al-Shabab's three, suggesting they spent long spells camped in enemy territory. They were outplayed on the numbers but won on efficiency. Carrasco was the difference, his top rating and goal from midfield proving decisive. CheckLive's model clearly favoured MC Alger, and that prediction was wrong; the model read the flow poorly, and Al-Shabab's clinical finishing told the real story.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Al-Shabab vs MC Alger?

Al-Shabab 3-1 MC Alger (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Ben Ahmed Kohili (12') for MC Alger; Yannick Carrasco (45') for Al-Shabab.

Were there any cards in Al-Shabab vs MC Alger?

Yellow cards: null (MC Alger); null (MC Alger).