Gouiri's decisive strike sparked wild celebrations as Algeria pulled off a stunning turnaround to defeat Jordan 2-1 and send the World Cup debutants crashing out in dramatic fashion. It was a night of heart-stopping drama, twists and turns that will be etched in the memories of these two nations for years to come.
The match at Santa Clara had all the makings of an upset, with Jordan taking the lead through Musa al-Taamari's well-taken goal in the 36th minute. A flick of fortune saw Ramiz Zerrouki's deflected pass find its way into Nizar al-Rashdan's path, and he clinically slotted home for a crucial opener.
Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic had made some bold calls before kick-off, reinstating Riyad Mahrez to the starting XI after his benching against Argentina. And it was no surprise that the experienced attacker made an instant impact on proceedings, weaving past defenders with ease and creating chances for his teammates.
But it was a tactical masterstroke from Petkovic at the interval that turned the game on its head. The introduction of Nabil Bentaleb and substitute Nadhir Benbouali brought a new level of intensity to Algeria's play, and they began to assert their dominance in midfield.
The equaliser arrived in the 69th minute when Benbouali rose highest to meet Mahrez's corner, sending the ball looping into the net with a glancing header. Thirteen minutes later, Anis Hadj Moussa curled in another pinpoint corner, and Gouiri was on hand to tap home amidst a goalmouth scramble.
This result has sent shockwaves through Group J, with Algeria now level on points with Austria heading into their final showdown. The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the group stages, and Algeria will be looking to exact some revenge on the same team that denied them glory 44 years ago in one of the most infamous moments in World Cup history - the "Disgrace of Gijon".
For Jordan, the writing is on the wall as they face a daunting task against Argentina and Lionel Messi in their final group game. Pride will be at stake for the debutants, but the mountain to climb looks almost insurmountable.