Heading into the final games of Group J, Algeria sat in third place behind Austria both on three points, leaving both needing one point to guarantee their spot in the knockout rounds.

Whilst many predicted the match to be a comfortable draw for both sides, guaranteeing their qualification, resembling the 'Disgrace of Gijon' the two sides left it all on the pitch not taking the risk of taking their foot off the gas.

The opening goal came from 37-year-old veteran, Marko Arnautovic, who has consistently been one of Ralf Rangnick's strongest assets. The striker plucked the ball from the air leaving him one on one with the Oussama Benbot in goal. He poked his effort past the goalkeeper, handing his side the lead.

Just before the half time whistle, the Algerians equalised as a long ball fortunately bounced off the corner flag into the feet of Rafik Belghali, who checked left and right before cutting onto his left foot and launching his effort into the near top corner.

The second half did not disappoint either, with Marcel Sabitzer re-gaining the lead for Das Team. A rolled cutback from Konrad Laimer fell to the former Manchester United man whose first time strike flew past a stretching goalkeeper from the edge of the box.

Sabitzer's wonder-strike was quickly equalised through Riyad Mahrez after Houssem Aouar's strong run to the byline, cutting the ball back to the four time Premier League winner, who calmly bounced his first time strike into the ground and finding the back of the net with 60 minutes played.

What then turned out to be a slow ending for both sides took an insane turn as Mahrez was at it again in the 93rd minute as a through ball found the winger and his right footed effort stunned Austrian hearts. The goal dropped Austria from knockout qualification as Iran moved up into the top eight best third place teams.

But a stroke of tactical genius from Ralf Rangnick had the final say. Six foot Seven striker Sasa Kalajdzic came off the bench in the 95th minute and had an immediate impact as he headed in a 96th minute equaliser in a crazy sequence of events.

From Austrian heartbreak to jubilation, the giant striker pulled Austria back into the knockouts as Iran suffered yet another late disappointment falling back out of the top eight third place teams.

The final whistle blew in Kansas as Algerians and Austrians alike gave out a colossal sigh of relief with both sides confirmed a place in the Round of 32.

The Disgrace of Gijon in 1982 saw Austria let West Germany beat them 1-0 to see both sides qualify from the group stage over Algeria who has put an impressive display in the group.

Austria quickly became a hated country in Algerian football and their meeting 44 years on could have been a similar story. An easy draw for both sides would have been enough to see both nations progress, but a final push from Algeria almost sent Austria packing. Seconds away from sweet revenge for Austria's antics back in 1982.

The last second genius from Austria cemented their place in the knockouts in what has arguably been the game of the tournament so far.

Argentina and Jordan were already confirmed to finish top and bottom of the group. the Argentines will face Cape Verde in the Round of 32.

Rangnick's side will face European champions Spain in what will be an extreme challenge for Das Team. A tactical clash will certainly be an interesting watch.

Meanwhile, the Algerians will come up against Switzerland after they finished top of Group B ahead of co-host nation Canada.

Overall, Algeria vs Austria proved to be a historic World Cup game certainly worth staying up for. Stoppage time drama making for a nail biting ending.