World Cup 2014 Qualifiers : Algeria defeats Benin 3-1
BLIDA, Mar. 26, 2013 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 (African Qualifiers) : Algeria defeated Benin by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night.
The result put the Algerians top of Group H with 6 points. Benin is third with 4 points. In their next game, Algeria will meet third-placed Benin on June 9, while Benin will face Algeria.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round Group H
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Overview
Algeria at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1982)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Benin at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1986)
Algeria
3:1
Benin
3:1 (1:1)
- 26 March 2013
- 20:30
- Blida
Second Round Group H
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 6 |
 Mali | 6 |
| Benin | 4 |
 Rwanda | 1 |
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