Congo DR come from behind to set up England tie
Congo DR completed a comeback to secure progression to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history, as goals from Yoane Wissa (2) and Fiston Mayele delivered a 3-1 win over eliminated Uzbekistan. The match took place at Atlanta Stadium.
Uzbekistan had a goal from Eldor Shomurodov ruled out for offside after just 20 seconds. Shomurodov then broke the deadlock in the 10th minute. Congo DR also had an effort from Nathanael Mbuku disallowed seven minutes later for a foul. Wissa drew Congo DR level from the penalty spot in the 68th minute. Fiston Mayele put Congo DR ahead ten minutes later, with an assist from Meschack Elia. Wissa added his second goal in injury time. Congo DR progressed as one of the best third-place finishers and will face England in the Round of 32 in Atlanta on 1 July.
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Congo DR faced Uzbekistan in a crucial FIFA World Cup match, with both teams vying for progression to the knockout stage. The outcome of this
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