Algeria beats Morocco 3-2 on penalties to finish third at Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — In a thrilling Women’s Africa Cup of Nations clash, Algeria edged out Morocco 3-2 on penalties to claim third place and disrupt the hosts' three consecutive hosting victories. The match concluded 1-1 after extra time, prompting a shootout where Algeria's Chloe N'Gazin thwarted two penalty attempts, while Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina's shot struck the post. This result leaves Morocco with a sour taste after failing to secure any of the three successive host events.
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