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MONGOMO, Equatorial Guinea - Tournament favourite Algeria came from behind to beat South Africa 3-1 at the African Cup of Nations on Monday, avoiding a big upset at the start of its campaign in Equatorial Guinea.Faouzi Ghoulam and Islam Slimani scored to completely turn things around for Africas top team after it fell behind and survived a missed penalty by South Africa.The South Africans led the Group C game through Thuso Phalas 51st-minute goal, and won their penalty two minutes later. However, Tokelo Ranties spot kick rebounded off the crossbar and over.That crucial miss appeared to lift the Algerians, who equalized through an own-goal in the 67th when South Africas Thulani Hlatshwayo mis-directed a header over his own goalkeeper.It was an intense game, relieved Algeria coach Christian Gourcuff said, calling the penalty the clear turning point.Algeria found its game after that.Following Hlatshwayos error, Ghoulam slipped his marker on the left flank and smashed in a powerful shot in the 71st. Slimani made certain of victory at Mongomo Stadium with eight minutes to go, taking Algeria top of Group C.Algeria ensured it didnt go the way of Ghana in the groups first game earlier Monday in Mongomo, when the West Africans let slip a 1-0 lead in a last-minute surprise 2-1 loss to Senegal.We said that the first match is very important for us, Algerias Rafik Halliche said. We must correct our errors in this match.Algeria was sluggish in the first half and South Africa worried the North Africans by keeping the ball on the ground and attacking with short, sharp passes. The Algerians had rare chances at the other end.But the game burst into life with Phalas opening goal. There were just 18 frenzied minutes between South Africa going ahead, missing a penalty, and Algeria scoring twice to suddenly lead and wrestle control.Let me start off by saying the best team lost the game, South Africa coach Ephraim Mashaba said. When we missed that penalty, everything went wrong. Algeria, they were lucky tonight.But unlike South Africa, Algeria did take their chances late on.Phalas goal was of high quality as strikers Sibusiso Vilakazi and Rantie combined to create the space.Algeria surged forward after that and Ghoulams powerful shot and Slimanis slick finish capped a dominant Algerian display in the final 20 minutes. Cheap Adidas Islanders Jerseys . 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Tip-top TamimWhat were you doing as a 20-year-old? For Tamim Iqbal it was carrying the weight of a nations hopes on your shoulders. A nation of fervent cricket supporters. No easy job, and one made even harder when your team-mates collapse around you, as Iqbal found out in the opening one-day international. Watch Tamim Iqbals 125 during the 1st ODI against England in 2010 in Dhaka The left-hander struck a dazzling century (125), making the most of a drop by Eoin Morgan in the covers when on 10. However, no-one stuck around with him as Bangladesh posted a chaseable 228. And his knock proved to be in vain as England ran out six-wicket winners.Morgans maiden ODI tonThis is the innings where future skipper Morgan made a real mark in the England team, less than a year after making his debut. Cooks side looked down and out in the second ODI, as did their unbeaten record against Bangladesh, before Morgan unleashed a rasping display of his bludgeoning ability. Smashing 110 not out, his first ODI hundred in England colours, Morgan navigated a tricky trial by spin as the lower order fell with ease. Having only two wickets left, one being an injured Stuart Broad, Morgan completed the victory in thrilling style,, depositing Shafiul Islam for six to seal the match and series.dddddddddddd WATCH NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for ￡6.99 - no contract Collingwoods catchThe second ODI chase would have been a lot harder for England if not for the timely intervention of Paul Collingwood when he took a stunning catch to remove Imrul Kayes. Bangladesh were well set on 134 for the loss of just two wickets as Kayes eyes widened and he attempted to drive Graeme Swann to the boundary. He must have thought it was on its way to the ropes, too, when he struck the ball so firmly. However, a diving Collingwood flung himself to the right and kept hold of the punishing shot, undoing Bangladesh just as they looked to go big.Craigs key knockBrought in at the beginning of the ODI series, as a chance for the selectors to see what he was made of ahead of the upcoming World T20 tournament, the then 22-year-old Craig Kieswetter had endured a frustrating time going into the final match. While the performance may not have been the free-armed bashing witnessed before and after this match, it was a confidence-boosting showing, striking a vital century. Underpinning the innings, Kieswetter watchfully set about the Bangladesh bowling allowing Morgan and Luke Wright to go after them in the final stages of the innings.Luke strikes the Wright noteA 32-run smite may not seem like much compared to Kieswetters crucial ton, yet Wright hinted at his power-hitting potential with the brilliant 13-ball cameo. Promoted up the order, he came in with three overs to go, upping the tempo at a crucial time, including sending Rubel Hossain for a massive six off the final ball of the innings. Importantly, the commanding knock ensured England reached a total beyond Bangladeshs means.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: Rashids Bangladesh blog Buttler: Ill lead by example Bangladesh ones to watch Hussain v Hossain quiz ' ' '