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FIFA Break Recap: Algeria, Slovakia Secure Wins and More!

Several Ligue 1 players were in action on Monday, representing their national teams. Here's a recap of how these teams performed:
Eduardo Razo
Published on 10/15/2024 at 21:00
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FIFA Break Recap: Algeria, Slovakia Secure Wins and More!

Algeria 1-0 Togo

Algeria counted on a couple of Ligue 1 standouts in their starting XI with Stade Rennais' Amine Gouiri, LOSC Lille's Aïssa Mandi, and OGC Nice's Hicham Boudaoui. The contest only saw one goal early in the first half, allowing Algeria to secure all three points in this latest match for the Africa Cup of Nations qualification process.

Cameroon 1-0 Kenya

FC Nantes defender Jean-Charles Castelletto was the only player from Ligue 1 in the starting XI for Cameroon. The 29-year-old defender played all 90 minutes for the Indomitable Lions, who scored the only goal of the match in the second half courtesy of a strike from former RC Lens B player Boris Enow in the 63rd minute.

Albania 1-0 Georgia

Georgia's starting eleven for the UEFA Nations League clash included Olympique Lyonnais' Georges Mikautadze and Saint-Étienne's Zuriko Davitashvili. Mikautadze played all 90 minutes, while Davitashvili saw 89 minutes of action. Albania scored the only goal of the match in the 48th minute after a scoreless first half.

Wales 1-0 Montenegro

FC Nantes' Sorba Thomas didn't feature in the starting XI for Wales, but the 25-year-old did come off the bench to play 21 minutes. The Dragons scored the only goal of the contest in the 36th minute to take a 1-0 lead and it's an advantage Wales held on for the rest of the game.

Slovakia 3-1 Azerbaijan

Paris Saint-Germain's Milan Skriniar played all 90 minutes for Slovakia in their impressive win in Nations League. Slovakia secured a 1-0 lead in the first half courtesy of an own goal, but Azerbaijan responded with a game-tying goal in the 38th minute. The Falcons scored two late goals in the second half with strikes in the 75th and 86th minute as they took all three points in the match.

Germany 1-0 Netherland

PSG's Xavi Simons, who is currently on loan to RB Leipzig, played 90 minutes in a tightly contested match between Germany and the Netherlands. After a scoreless first half, the German side would record the only goal of the game after scoring in the 64th minute, allowing them to secure the victory.

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