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Rangnick dismisses collusion talk after Austria and Algeria advance after ‘mad’ World Cup draw
- On Saturday, Austria coach Ralf Rangnick dismissed collusion claims following a chaotic 3-3 World Cup draw against Algeria in Kansas City, securing knockout stage appearances for both teams and ending a 44-year drought for Austria.
- A draw guaranteed Austria advancement and Algeria a top placement, sparking conspiracy theories about a pre-arranged result during the build-up to the match.
- Rangnick highlighted the match's frantic conclusion, noting "nobody can assume that it was an agreement" after Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez scored in the 93rd minute, followed by substitute Sasa Kalajdzic's equalizer.
- Struggling to process the outcome, Rangnick said "I am relieved and incredulous and happy," describing the unexpected trajectory as a drama Alfred Hitchcock would have found unbelievable.
- Austria faces Spain on July 2 in California, while Algeria advances to play Switzerland after both teams secured knockout stage berths from the group stage.
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Germany fell into the penaltis and Bielsa went to life. Between a dangerous game of Brazil and Japan, the scandal arises: a 3-3 of Austria-Algeria that smells of the combined game.
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In order to have a chance against Spain, Austria has to perform quite differently than in the crime crime against Algeria. It is noticeable how much does not work optimally in the game of the ÖFB team at the World Cup.
The two teams drew 3-3, eliminating Iran, while Algeria avoided the Spanish, even though they could have gotten revenge with a win.
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