Belgium Played 3, Won 3, Goals for 4, Goals against 1, Points 9
Algeria Played 3, Won 1, Lost 1, Drawn 1, GF 6, GA 5, Points 4
Russia Played 3, Lost 1, Drawn 2, GF 2, GA 3, Points 2
South Korea Played 3, Lost 2, Drawn 1, GF 3, GA 6, Points 1
Slimani was elected as the "Man of the Match".
Russia had a perfect start. In the sixth minute, Russia's counter-attack saw a wide open Dmitry Kombarov. The defender curled a beautiful pass into the box. Alexander Kokorin received the ball and knocked it down with a powerful header.
Algeria began to fight back after the goal. Both Nabl Bentaleb and Yacine Brahimi got chances which could have leveled the score. Russia slowed down the rhythm, but the attacking Algeria left enough space for the Russian forwards and Kokorin kept trying for another score in the box.
Kokorin found another chance in the 19th minute. Shatov and Samedov managed to break the Algerian defense, and the later crossed the ball into the penalty area. Kokorin tried another header towards goal, but this one went wide.
Algeria became the 2nd African team after Nigeria to reach the Round of 16