Algeria have qualified for the second round of the World Cup finals for the first time in their history after an Islam Slimani header earned them a 1-1 draw against Russia in Curitiba.

Below, Sports Mole assesses how each player performed for their respective sides in the Group H fixture.

ALGERIA

Goal

Rais M'Bohli: Comfortable evening for the goalkeeper who had no chance with Kokorin's header. Let himself down with some blatant time-wasting midway through the second half. (7/10)

Defence

Aissa Mandi: Poor start after Russia scored from the right full-back position, but recovered well to help his team to the draw. (7/10)

Essaid Belkalem: Brought in as a replacement for Bougherra and did more than enough to keep his place for the Germany game. (7/10)

Rafik Halliche: The former Fulham defender headed almost everything that came his way. Wasn't put under too much pressure in the last quarter of the game. (7/10)

Djamel Mesbah: The Livorno full-back was outfoxed by Kerzhakov several times, but dug in deep to ensure that Russia didn't net a second. Booked. (7/10)

Carl Medjani: Played a key role alongside Halliche in dealing with Kerzhakov and Kokorin. Will need to perform to the same standard against Germany. (8/10)

Midfield

Nabil Bentaleb: The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder was an international novice before the start of the tournament, but he has grown into the position in the centre of midfield. A key player in his nation's future. (7/10)

Sofiane Feghouli: Suffered a nasty cut to his head but soldiered on to play an integral part in his side's result. (8/10)

Yacine Brahimi: Algeria's biggest attacking constantly had the Russia full-backs on the back foot. Deservedly picks up the man of the match award. (8/10)

Abdelmoumene Djabou: Worried Russia with his direct running and ability to pick a pass. Was replaced with 13 minutes to go. (8/10)

Attack

Islam Slimani: Always a threat in and around the penalty area, despite the attentions of Ignashevich and Berezutski. Converted an easy chance for his goal. (8/10)

Substitutes

Hassan Yebda: Provided more energy in the final third for a team that had put everything into the first 70 minutes. (6/10)

Nabil Ghilas: Put his side into trouble with a needless foul soon after his introduction. Made one defensive contribution in the closing moments. (6/10)

El Arbi Hillel Soudani: No time to make an impact. (6/10)

RUSSIA

Goal

Igor Akinfeev: Solid showing in the first half, but his error led to Algeria's equaliser. Poor tournament for the 28-year-old. (6/10)

Defence

Aleksei Kozlov: Was constantly forced onto the back foot by Algeria's attackers, and the free kick for the goal came from his flank. (6/10)

Sergei Ignashevich: Did everything that was asked from him in Curitiba. Didn't deserve to be on the losing side. (7/10)

Vasili Berezutski: Like his defensive partner, performed solidly in the centre of defence but his hard work was undone by Akinfeev. (7/10)

Dmitri Kombarov: Provided the assist for the goal and got forward on a regular basis. Booked. (7/10)

Midfield

Aleksandr Samedov: Started off brightly as Russia dominated possession but faded as the match wore on. (6/10)

Denis Glushakov: Decent first-half display but was withdrawn at half time, presumably with a knock of some kind. (6/10)

Viktor Fayzulin: Didn't have much influence in the final third until the closing stages of the match. (6/10)

Oleg Shatov: The Zenit St Petersburg midfielder was one of the best players on the pitch in the first half and went close with a long-range effort that drifted past the post. Quiet after the break. (7/10)

Attack

Aleksandr Kerzhakov: Shown his manager why he deserved a place in the starting lineup, but couldn't net his 27th international goal. Was withdrawn late in the second half. (7/10)

Aleksandr Kokorin: Was criticised for missing chances against Belgium, but repaid his manager's faith with a wonderful header in the sixth minute. One for the future. (7/10)

Substitutes

Igor Denisov: Introduced at the break in place of Glushakov, but Russia's performance deteriorated after his arrival. (6/10)

Alan Dzagoev: Sent on midway through the half, but failed to make an impact. Yet to establish himself under Capello. (6/10)

Maksim Kanunnikov: Entered the action with nine minutes remaining but couldn't find a goal for his team. (6/10)