Algeria has booked its place in the semifinals of the 2021 Arab Women’s Cup after beating Palestine 4-1 on Saturday at the Police Academy Stadium in Cairo.
The North African nation becomes the second team after hosts Egypt to confirm its place in the last four of the tournament, organized by the Union of Arab Football Association and taking place from Aug. 24 to Sept. 6.
The coach of the Algerian national team, Radhia Fertoul, rested several of her regular starters in favor of some of the reserves, who proved good enough to win the match comfortably.
Rahma Ben Achoush broke the deadlock to give Algeria a 1-0 half-time lead, but Lauren Tannas managed to equalize for Palestine at the beginning of the second half.
The Algerians were not to be denied however, as Ben Achoush completed her hattrick either side of a goal by Naima Bohni to ensure a 4-1 win.
After two rounds of matches, Group A sees already-qualified Egypt leading the standings with a maximum of six points, with Tunisia on four, Lebanon on 1 and Sudan yet to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Group B sees Algeria with six points from two matches, while Jordan and Palestine — with no points — will play each other on Tuesday with the winner progressing to the semifinals.
