Said Benrahma was a starter for Algeria as his nation reinforced their bid for a place in the World Cup with a thumping 6-1 hammering of Niger in Blida.
Algeria are top of Group A, ahead of Burkina Faso on goal difference with an away match in Niger and a home game with Burkina Faso still to play.
Two victories will confirm Algeria’s place in the third round, where they will face a home-and-away tie with a fellow group winner to confirm their place in Qatar.
Nikola Vlašić was also involved in a Croatia victory as Croatia maintained their place at the top of UEFA qualifying Group H with a 3-0 win in Cyprus.
As reported Tomas Soucek and Alex Kral were the two in front of the ZCzech Repuvlic as the team battled to a point against Wales.
