Algeria bounced back to form as Karim Ziani's penalty secured a 1-0 win over the United Arab Emirates.
Ziani penalty ends run of four consecutive defeats
Algeria bounced back to form in their final World Cup warm-up game as Karim Ziani's penalty secured a 1-0 win over the United Arab Emirates.
Rabah Saadane's side had lost their previous four matches, but claimed victory in Germany thanks to Ziani's second-half spot-kick.
Coach Saadane, under pressure to turn around their poor run, which had taken in a 3-0 loss to the Republic of Ireland in their most recent game, was boosted by the return of defender Madjid Bougherra in defence.
His side could have gone ahead after 17 minutes when Ziani's dangerous cross almost picked out Rafik Djebbour, but he was slow to react and the chance went begging.
Just after the half-hour mark Abdelkader Ghezzal failed to find the target from close range and the sides went into the interval at 0-0.
The UAE almost stunned their opponents after the restart when Ahmed Khalil nearly latched onto a long ball from midfield, but goalkeeper Faouzi Chaouchi raced off his line to avert the danger.
The deadlock was eventually broken at the other end after 49 minutes when Ziani converted from the penalty spot after Khalid Sabil had been penalised for handball.
Despite having the better of the possession for the remainder of the game, the Algerians failed to grab a second but held on for the narrow win.
They will now hope to build on the result when they face Slovenia in their World Cup opener in Polokwane next Sunday.
The Algerians will then face England, followed by the final Group C match against the USA.
