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Dan Ndoye then added a second right after the restart to put Algeria under immediate pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to reporters, Petkovic said he could not simply pin the outcome on one defensive element, but stressed that the collective way Algeria defended ultimately cost them. He argued the team had been hit \u201cvery heavily\u201d for how they handled their defensive responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>He added that Algeria\u2019s pattern was decisive: whenever they made an early mistake, Switzerland capitalised. Petkovic noted the opposition created three chances and converted two, while Algeria still had more opportunities of their own, but fell short in the decisive moments.<\/p>\n<p>The 62-year-old, who has a long-standing connection to Swiss football and previously spent seven years as national team coach, said the World Cup represents a significant step up. 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