Demokratische Republik Kongo Demokratische Republik Kongo COD
Usbekistan Usbekistan UZB
Final score
3:1
0:1 , 3:0
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Congo in the knockout phase! The statistics from the victory over Uzbekistan

DR Congo reaches the knockout phase of a World Cup for the first time as one of the best third-placed teams. The statistics from the match:

Congo in the knockout phase! The statistics from the victory over Uzbekistan Photo: © IMAGO / EPA

DR Congo beats Uzbekistan 3-1 after a 0-1 deficit, thanks to a strong second half (To the match report>>>).

This marks the first time the Africans have reached the knockout phase of a World Cup. Shomurodov put the Uzbeks ahead early (10th minute). However, Congo fought back and turned the game around with goals from Wissa (68th, 90+1) and Mayele (78th).

This means Austria needs at least one point against Algeria to also qualify for the round of sixteen (to the LIVE ticker>>>).

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