The 40th minute changed everything. A deep, looping ball from Karim Ziani found , who unleashed a miraculous half-volley from a nearly impossible angle. The ball screamed into the roof of the net, past Essam El Hadary, and 35,000 fans in the Al-Merreikh Stadium erupted into a wall of green and white.
Faouzi Chaouchi, who made legendary saves to keep the Pharaohs at bay. "Biladi Sakna Fi Qalbi" (My Country Lives in My Heart) The 40th minute changed everything
The 2010 qualification wasn't just about reaching a tournament. It was about the return of the to the world stage, proving that Algerian football had its fire back. looping ball from Karim Ziani found
Algeria beat Egypt in play-off to qualify for 2010 World Cup past Essam El Hadary