DRC score first FIFA World Cup goal, hold Portugal to surprise draw

The Democratic Republic of Congo earned a historic 1-1 draw against Portugal in their return to the FIFA World Cup after 52 years. Portugal took an early lead through Joao Neves, who headed home from a Pedro Neto cross in the sixth minute. DRC grew into the game and scored their first-ever World Cup goal in first-half stoppage time through Yoane Wissa, who headed in a cross from Arthur Masuaku. In the second half, Cedric Bakambu hit the post for DRC, while Cristiano Ronaldo, playing in his sixth World Cup, fired wide twice. Ronaldo became the oldest player to start a World Cup match at 41. Portugal dominated possession but could not find a winner. The match was in Group K.

The Democratic Republic of Congo earned a historic 1-1 draw against Portugal in their return to the FIFA World Cup after 52 years. Portugal took an early lead through Joao Neves, who headed home from a Pedro Neto cross in the sixth minute. DRC grew into the game and scored their first-ever World Cup goal in first-half stoppage time through Yoane Wissa, who headed in a cross from Arthur Masuaku. In the second half, Cedric Bakambu hit the post for DRC, while Cristiano Ronaldo, playing in his sixth World Cup, fired wide twice. Ronaldo became the oldest player to start a World Cup match at 41. Portugal dominated possession but could not find a winner. The match was in Group K.

The Democratic Republic of Congo earned a historic 1-1 draw against Portugal in their return to the FIFA World Cup after 52 years. Portugal took an early lead through Joao Neves, who headed home from a Pedro Neto cross in the sixth minute. DRC grew into the game and scored their first-ever World Cup goal in first-half stoppage time through Yoane Wissa, who headed in a cross from Arthur Masuaku. In the second half, Cedric Bakambu hit the post for DRC, while Cristiano Ronaldo, playing in his sixth World Cup, fired wide twice. Ronaldo became the oldest player to start a World Cup match at 41. Portugal dominated possession but could not find a winner. The match was in Group K.

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