The Algerian side made up of semi and professional footballers put in a clinical performance and took the lead after six minutes. Ireland responded well forcing the Algerian goalkeeper into two excellent saves.

The killer blow came just before half time which came as a result of a breakaway from the Algerians to make it 2-0 at the break.

In the second half Algeria were happy to sit back and hit Ireland on the counter attacks and scored two in quick succession on 70 minutes -  ending a spirited Irish second half display. 

Ireland fought to the end and Ross McCarthy was thwarted by a top quality save with minutes to go.

The Irish team will take time to regroup before a key game against the USA on Friday, October 18.  (KO 4am Irish time).

Ireland: Deegan; McCarthy; Doran; Guerins (C), Delaney; Dempsey, Shortt Kenny; Walsh; Kerin, Dillon

Irish Defence Forces squad
Goalkeepers: Ken Deegan (St Francis), Mick Fogarty (St Peters).
Defenders: David Long (St Francis), Craig Doran (Kilmore Celtic), Sean Guerins (St Michaels), Lee Delaney (Evergreen), Ross McCarthy (Youghal AFC), Sean Gannon (Oliver Bond), Scott Delaney (St Peters).
Midfielders: Chris Kenny (Wexford), Shane Dempsey (North End United), Craig Shortt (Birr Town), Adrian Rafferty (Bluebell United), Ray McCann (Muirhevnamor), Daniel Keane (Kilnamanagh), Dave O’Riordan (Newbridge Town).
Forwards: Ronan Kerin (Avenue United), Gavin Dillon (St Michaels), Derek Walsh (SCV), Tony Smith (Salthill Devon).