Though both the teams lack FIFA World Cup trade mark experience in the recent history; Peter Mokaba Stadium at Polowane is going to witness a tentative affair. While North Americans have not risen to world stage since Mexico 1986,
Slovenia lost their three matches in 2002 World Cup in Korea/Japan. Both are considered surprise qualifier and they would be having a physically rough and rugged competition against each other.
The second match of Group C between Algeria and Slovenia would kick start at 13:30 local time at Polowane.
Slovenia has a paper edge over Algeria for its qualifying win over arch rival Egypt through they lost their friendly matches against Serbia and Republic of Ireland by 3-0
Yazid Mansouri’s doubted presence against Slovenians has given rise to a controversy back home in Algeria and Anther Yahia is going to wear the armband.
On the Slovenian side, they are quite happy after dealing with Qatar and New Zealand in their friendly matches and they have reached South Africa with a buoyancy mood.
They were able to qualify finishing second behind Slovakia and have the edge of beating Russians. Matjaz Kek men are feeling confident of beating Desert Foxes before seeing US in their next match.
Bougherra – Dedic would be the duel of the match. Algerians are experienced in lulling their opponents to a false sense of security while living up to their name Desert Foxes will steal the opportunity when opponents would be feeling secure.
However Zlarko Dedic would be the man who would challenge the Madjid Bougherra defense with his speed and skill. The man has a reputation of scoring big goals, goals like one he scored against Russia that paved his way to South Africa.
Both teams have not yet faced each other.