Video: Algeria’s Messi-like golazo stuns Netherlands in win over the Dutch

Anis Hadj Moussa emerged as the decisive figure in Algeria’s 1-0 win over the Netherlands, scoring a stunning second-half goal at Feyenoord’s Stadion Feijenoord, a venue that felt almost like home for the 24-year-old winger. The match drew thousands of Algerian fans, and Hadj Moussa responded by delivering the type of finish that defined the night. After entering as one of six substitutions made by coach Vladimir Petkovic in the second half, he received a pass from Nabil Bentaleb, carried the ball from right to left on his stronger inverted angle, and fired a left-footed shot into the far corner beyond goalkeeper Robin Foefs. It was his first goal in 14 appearances for Algeria and a memorable breakthrough on the international stage.

The strike also reflected a strong club season for Hadj Moussa at Feyenoord, where he scored 11 goals in 30 matches and helped the Dutch side finish second in the league. His performance against the Netherlands carried added significance because Algeria will be Argentina’s first opponent in the World Cup on Tuesday, June 16, at 22:00, with Bolivia scheduled as the North African team’s earlier warm-up rival on June 10. From the Argentine camp in Kansas, the match was followed closely as a key early scouting reference for the upcoming tournament.

Algeria’s victory was built around a disciplined team effort and a late burst of quality, with Hadj Moussa providing the decisive moment. The goal stood out not only for its technical execution but also for the confidence and composure shown by a player still establishing himself at international level. In a game played in a familiar setting and before a passionate traveling crowd, he delivered the kind of individual action that can change a result and raise his profile ahead of major upcoming fixtures.