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Egypt 2 0 Algeria World Cup 2010 Qualifying Highlights In tense game, Egypt beat Algeria forcing playoff Source: In tense game, Egypt beat Algeria forcing playoff Cairo, Nov 15 (DPA) Egypt defeated Algeria 2-0 at their football World Cup qualifier match, setting up a playoff later this month between the two teams, who have seen tensions between them escalate in recent days. The win sent jubilant Egyptians to the streets, with throngs of people celebrating into the night in various parts of the country Saturday. In Cairo, main routes were blocked as fans on foot and in vehicles took over the roads. Many had their face painted red, black and white the national colours and were waving Egyptian flags, banging on drums and honking their car horns. Crowds of youngsters gathered at street corners across the city and sang out slogans and chants to booming music. Others danced as aerosol cans were lit up into bright flames. Some 74000 people were estimated to be in attendance for the game at the citys main stadium, with some 2000 seats reserved for Algerian supporters. Just two minutes into the game Egypt scored, sparking early hopes for the fans. However, tension reigned for most of the contest, as the next goal in the physical match-up would only come over 90 minutes of play later. Egypt had to win by at least three goals to qualify for next years World Cup finals but with the result was still able to force a playoff. In what appeared to be preparatory moves requested by FIFA …

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