Algeria 0-0 Uruguay Player Ratings: De Arrascaeta 8.0/10 Impresses as Algeria Frustrate Uruguay in Tense Goalless Encounter

Neither side arrived at the Allianz Stadium looking to simply go through the motions. Algeria, buoyed by a squad brimming with European talent and Mahrez leading the line, were keen to make a statement ahead of the summer. Uruguay, meanwhile, brought the kind of quality and competitive edge that has made them one of South America's most feared sides, and from the very first whistle, both teams made clear they had come to win.

For 90 minutes, however, the goalscoring quality that both squads undeniably possess simply refused to show itself. Uruguay had the better of the chances, Valverde forcing Luca Zidane into a sharp save, De Arrascaeta threading clever passes through the Algerian lines, and Canobbio going agonisingly close on more than one occasion.

Algeria were dangerous on the counter and from set pieces throughout, with Mahrez winning free-kicks in dangerous areas and Bensebaini heading wide from a corner that deserved better. The contest ebbed and flowed without ever truly igniting, a battle of organisation and discipline that produced plenty of endeavour but precious little in the way of clinical finishing.

When the final whistle sounded, both camps could reflect on a contest that was competitive, physical, and genuinely entertaining in spells, yet ultimately one that answered very few of the questions both coaches will need resolved before the World Cup arrives. Here are Sportsdunia's Algeria vs Uruguay player ratings.

Key Takeaways

• De Arrascaeta was Uruguay's most creative force, and his 8.0/10 rating was thoroughly deserved.
• Algeria's defensive resilience was the real story of the night and deserves genuine recognition.
• Uruguay's inability to convert their creative dominance into goals will concern Bielsa, as for Algeria, their lack of cutting edge in the final third.

Algeria Player Ratings vs Uruguay

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Uruguay Player Ratings vs Algeria

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Man of the Match

Giorgian De Arrascaeta was the man of the match.

Worst Performer

Amine Gouiri was the worst performer.