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Yoane Wissa gives DR Congo first ever World Cup point in draw with Portugal
The clock was about to hit 83 minutes when Roberto Martínez rolled the dice one last time. His team certainly needed extra movement up front so it hardly confounded logic that Gonçalo Ramos was stripped and ready. What made less sense was that Vitinha departed while Cristiano Ronaldo, peripheral save for two earlier half-chances, remained on and slogged his way towards the end of a draw that could check Portugal’s summer ambitions.
TL;DR
- Portugal drew with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, earning the DRC their first World Cup point.
- Cristiano Ronaldo had a peripheral role and faced criticism for his lack of impact.
- The DRC put in a strong performance, with Yoane Wissa scoring the equalizer and Cédric Bakambu showing a tireless effort.
- Portugal took an early lead but struggled to maintain tempo and dominance.
- The DRC's manager, Sébastien Desabre, praised his team's resilience despite facing challenges like an Ebola outbreak quarantine.
- Questions remain about Portugal's ability to succeed with Ronaldo's continued presence.