Riyad Mahrez
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Wide Forward
Feb 21, 1991 (35)
Left
5'10"
148 lb
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Three crosses in 2-0 defeat
Mahrez registered one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 2-0 loss versus Switzerland.
Analysis: Mahrez started his third match of the World Cup, but this was his first start in which he failed to produce a goal involvement. He took three crosses and took a corner to bring him to five corners for the tournament. Mahrez had a good chance in the second half but was unable to find the target as the shot was blocked. The winger finished the tournament with two goals and one assist in his four games.
Scores brace versus Austria
Mahrez scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Austria.
Analysis: Mahrez scored twice during Algeria's draw with Austria in their last group stage match, if both teams advancing to the Round of 32. The former Manchester City forward co-led his side in shots in the proccess. That was his second start and third appearance, with two goals and one assist to his name.
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