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Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria & Austria defend 'unexpected' draw

Sun, Jun 28, 9:16 PM UTC

The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria's 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?

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