Congo earn a point against favourites Portugal

(Patria) - Favourites Portugal and DR Congo played out a draw (1:1) in a Group K match of the World Cup.

Everything started brilliantly for the Portuguese. They took the lead as early as the sixth minute. Neto was the assist provider, and Joao Neves was the one who scored the goal.

Five minutes later, Wissa had a good chance, but he shot wide of the goal.

After that, the tempo of the game dropped considerably, and it remained that way until the very end of the first half.

DR Congo then surprised Portugal and equalised to make it 1:1. Masuaka crossed, and Wissa finished superbly.

The second half brought several good chances, but no goals.

Bakambu had a good attempt in the 57th minute, but he was unlucky and hit the post.

Portugal threatened in the 69th minute through Ronaldo. The legendary Portuguese shot wide from a good position.

Until the end of the match, attempts by Sadiki on one side and Bruno Fernandes on the other stand out, but there was no change to the scoreline.

A brave DR Congo thus secured a very important point against Portugal, who were huge favourites before the start of the match.

In this way, the "slipping" of favourites continued, a very common occurrence in the World Cup so far.

(sportsport.ba)