Portugal’s opening World Cup match ends 1-1 against DR Congo, with Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates unable to secure a win. The match is played in Houston and features Ronaldo in Portugal’s attack, but Congo—playing its first World Cup match since 1974—holds firm after falling behind. Multiple outlets report that Portugal take the lead early in the first half, scoring within six minutes after a cross from Pedro Neto that leads to a goal by Joao Neves. Congo respond to level the match and both teams ultimately finish on 1-1. The result is framed as a surprise given Portugal’s status and Congo’s rarity of appearance at the tournament after a long absence. Portugal coach Roberto Martínez is quoted by one outlet noting that unpredictable outcomes can happen in World Cup tournaments. Other coverage also places the result within the broader context of opening-day games at the tournament, while still focusing on Portugal’s dropped points.
Portugal draw DR Congo 1-1 in opening World Cup match
Portugal’s opening World Cup match ends 1-1 against DR Congo, with Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates unable to secure a win. The match is played in Houston and features Ronaldo in Portugal’s attack,...
- Portugal and DR Congo play to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener.
- Portugal score first early in the match, with Joao Neves scoring after a Pedro Neto cross.
- DR Congo equalize to secure the draw.
- The match is played in Houston.
- DR Congo’s appearance is its first World Cup match since 1974.
Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw in their opening World Cup match by DR Congo
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2 months agoHOUSTON— Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates were surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw by Congo on Wednesday in their opening match at the World Cup. Congo, which was playing at the World Cup for the first time in 52 years, became the second African nation to make a strong start in the tournament against European competition following Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw with Spain on Monday. READ: World Cup what to know: Cristiano Ronaldo looks to make history “The World Cup is a tournament where this happens,” said Portugal coach Roberto Martínez, a Spaniard who coached Belgium to the semifinals […]...Keep on reading: World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal held to 1-1 draw by Congo
2 months agoCristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates could only manage a 1-1 draw with Congo on Wednesday in their opening World Cup match. Congo, which was playing at the…
2 months agoCristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates could only manage a 1-1 draw with Congo on Wednesday in their opening World Cup match.
2 months agoPortugal and their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo were left frustrated after being held to a 1-1 draw by Group K rivals Democratic Republic of Congo in their World Cup clash in a sodden Houston on Wednesday. Portugal took the lead inside six minutes when Pedro Neto crossed for Joao Neves to head home from 15 metres as […]
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