The best and worst of the World Cup group stage

Xinhua | Updated: 2018-06-30 10:11
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MOSCOW -- A look at the highlights and lowlights of the World Cup group stage in Russia.

Russia's Denis Cheryshev celebrates scoring their second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Group A match between Russia and Saudi Arabia, at Luzhniki Stadium, on June 14, 2018. [Photo/Agencies]

Biggest impact

Russia winger Denis Cheryshev started the first match against Saudi Arabia on the bench but was introduced in the 24th minute after an injury to Alan Dzagoev. He made his presence felt almost immediately and struck two superbly taken goals as the hosts romped to a 5-0 victory in Moscow. The Villarreal player scored again in Russia's 3-1 win over Egypt.

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