Netherlands Lose World Cup Play‑off to Algeria

The Dutch side, managed by Ronald Koeman, started with a near‑perfect lineup but were unable to find the back of the net. Algeria, ranked 28th in the world, snatched a late winner when Anis Hadj Moussa struck the ball into the net four minutes before the final whistle. Captain Virgil van Dijk admitted the team was taken by surprise and expressed disappointment after the match. newsindata.com