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Algeria Makes American Soccer Celebrations Look Like Tea Parties

One of the best things about the World Cup are reaction videos. The USA's victory over Ghana produced some classics, as well as the Americans' draw with
Algeria Makes American Soccer Celebrations Look Like Tea Parties
Algeria Makes American Soccer Celebrations Look Like Tea Parties

One of the best things about the World Cup are reaction videos. The USA's victory over Ghana produced some classics, as well as the Americans' draw with Portugal. But no one knows how to celebrate quite like Algeria.

That was scene in the Algerian city of Constantine during the Fennec Foxes' defeat 4-2 of South Korea on Sunday. Since bars are probably a bit hard to find in the Islamic country, supporters gathered at a stadium in the city to watch the match and went absolutely insane. Keep an eye on the upper portion of the screen around the 1:00 mark. Yes, those are flares being lit in the stands, even though the match was being play six thousand miles away. Imagine what this place would look like on Thursday if the Algerians (with a win or draw against Russia) advanced to the knockout stage. 

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Dan Gartland
DAN GARTLAND

Dan Gartland writes Sports Illustrated’s flagship daily newsletter, SI:AM, and is the host of the “Stadium Wonders” video series. He joined the SI staff in 2014, having previously been published on Deadspin and Slate. Gartland, a graduate of Fordham University, is a former Sports Jeopardy! champion (Season 1, Episode 5).