Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point

Cristiano Ronaldo's record-equalling sixth World Cup started disappointingly as DR Congo earned their first ever point at the finals, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in Group K. Yoane Wissa's header cancelled out Joao Neves's early goal. Ronaldo, 41, was largely peripheral. DR Congo's preparations were disrupted by an Ebola outbreak. Portugal players wore wristbands in tribute to late teammate Diogo Jota. Portugal dominated possession but lacked cutting edge. Wissa scored DR Congo's first ever World Cup goal. Bernardo Silva joined Real Madrid on a free transfer but watched from the bench. Joao Cancelo had a goal ruled out for offside. Cedric Bakambu hit the post. Ronaldo missed two chances late on.

Cristiano Ronaldo's record-equalling sixth World Cup started disappointingly as DR Congo earned their first ever point at the finals, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in Group K. Yoane Wissa's header cancelled out Joao Neves's early goal. Ronaldo, 41, was largely peripheral. DR Congo's preparations were disrupted by an Ebola outbreak. Portugal players wore wristbands in tribute to late teammate Diogo Jota. Portugal dominated possession but lacked cutting edge. Wissa scored DR Congo's first ever World Cup goal. Bernardo Silva joined Real Madrid on a free transfer but watched from the bench. Joao Cancelo had a goal ruled out for offside. Cedric Bakambu hit the post. Ronaldo missed two chances late on.

Cristiano Ronaldo's record-equalling sixth World Cup started disappointingly as DR Congo earned their first ever point at the finals, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in Group K. Yoane Wissa's header cancelled out Joao Neves's early goal. Ronaldo, 41, was largely peripheral. DR Congo's preparations were disrupted by an Ebola outbreak. Portugal players wore wristbands in tribute to late teammate Diogo Jota. Portugal dominated possession but lacked cutting edge. Wissa scored DR Congo's first ever World Cup goal. Bernardo Silva joined Real Madrid on a free transfer but watched from the bench. Joao Cancelo had a goal ruled out for offside. Cedric Bakambu hit the post. Ronaldo missed two chances late on.

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