World Cup-bound Algeria looked toothless in attack and shaky in defence as they suffered a tame 3-0 defeat to Ireland in a World Cup friendly here on Friday.

Veteran Robbie Keane scored a brace and Paul Green one goal against the Algerians, who are drawn in Group A of the June 11-July 11 finals in South Africa alongside England, Slovenia and the United States.

Ireland, controversially denied a spot in the World Cup finals after their fate was sealed thanks to an unseen Thierry Henry handball in a play-off against France, dominated proceedings and fully deserved the win.

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