Nothing Got Past Her’ — Jebrani Earns Woman of the Match in Tunisia’s Goalless Draw

In a tight North African derby at Stade Père Jégo, the Tunisia Eagles of Carthage secured a vital 0–0 draw with Algeria, thanks to a stellar display from goalkeeper Soulayma Jebrani, who was deservedly named TotalEnergies Woman of the Match.

Key Performance Metrics

• Tunisia’s defense, marshaled by keeper Jebrani, withstood constant Algerian pressure—13 shots with 6 on target were all denied.

• Her remarkable six saves drew praise, cementing a clean sheet in a performance characterized by unwavering composure .

Context & Tournament Implications

• This point marks Tunisia's first in the competition and helps keep their quarter-final hopes alive, while also tightening the race for Group B qualification .

• Algeria maintain strong positioning with 4 points, whereas Tunisia will now face Botswana in their final Group B match aiming for a decisive result.

Tactical Takeaways

• Algeria dominated possession (near 70%), but Tunisia’s organized defense and Jebrani’s reflex saves kept them at bay.

• The draw highlights Tunisia's defensive strength and mental resilience under sustained pressure.

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- Jebrani’s heroics—six saves and perfect positioning—kept Tunisia in the game and earned her top honors.
- Tunisia's draw offers renewed hope in Group B.
- They next face Botswana with a shot at progression.

This goalless stalemate underscores how a single player’s brilliance between the posts can define a team’s tournament fate.