Congo earns first World Cup point ever with surprise draw against Portugal
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Summary
Congo played their first World Cup match in 52 years and secured a surprising draw against tournament favorite Portugal. They scored their first-ever goal at a World Cup and earned their first point in World Cup history.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledCongo heeft verrassend gelijkgespeeld tegen favoriet Portugal op het WK voetbal.
Het was hun allereerste WK-match in 52 jaar.
Congo scoorde hun eerste goal ooit op een wereldkampioenschap en pakt daarmee ook hun eerste punt ooit.
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