Round 3 ·
DR Congo
4-4-2
Sebastien Desabre
WinnerHT: 0-1
Uzbekistan
5-4-1
Fabio Cannavaro
Updated:
Half Time
0–1
90 Min
3–1
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
DR Congo
4-4-2 · Sebastien Desabre
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Uzbekistan
5-4-1 · Fabio Cannavaro
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Uzbekistan, coached by Fabio Cannavaro, had led through the first half, but the home side found a way back after the break and closed the night with three goals. For fans in Cape Verde following at Saturday 27 June, 22:30 -01, it was a match that changed shape late and rewarded patience.
DR Congo, set up in a 4-4-2, had to chase from behind after that opening goal, and the disallowed home effort at 17 kept the pressure high without changing the scoreboard. The pattern before the interval was already visible in the cards as well, with yellow cards shown to the home side at 21 and 45 and to Uzbekistan at 43 and 47.
After the restart, the match tilted on the moments DR Congo kept finding. The equaliser came from a penalty at 68, and that was the point where the home side's 4-4-2 began to look far more direct and more dangerous. Yoane Wissa was named player of the match, and the closing phase backed that up: DR Congo scored again at 78 and then added a third at 90 to turn a one-goal deficit into a clear home win. Against an Uzbekistan side that had already lost three of three and entered on 0 league points, the late control told its own story.
The wider group picture still gave the game extra weight. The home side's numbers now read more cleanly: 4 goals for, 3 against, and 1 point more than they had before the night began. For Uzbekistan, the return from Atlanta was harsher, because 11 goals against in 3 matches leaves little margin for error even when the first half goes to plan.
That is the kind of result Cape Verde readers could follow quickly and clearly: a home response, a late swing, and a table that still keeps DR Congo in touching distance of the top. Sebastien Desabre's side left Mercedes-Benz Stadium with 3 goals, 4 points and a stronger goal difference, while Uzbekistan were left to reassess after another defeat in World Cup Group K Round 3.
The next step now sits with World Cup Group K Round 3 and the standings around DR Congo's 3rd place, with Cape Verde fans able to keep tracking how the gap to the teams above shifts after this result.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
DR Congo will step into World Cup Group K Round 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with a clear edge in the table picture, but the margin is thin enough to keep the stakes alive for both sides. Sebastien Desabre's team are 2nd on 1 point after 1 match, while Fabio Cannavaro's Uzbekistan sit 4th on 0 after 1. In a group where Colombia lead on 3 and DR Congo trail that mark by 2 points, this meeting will carry real weight for Cape Verde fans watching at Saturday 27 June, 22:30 -01 through RTC or Sport TV (PT feed).
DR Congo have not yet turned 1 point into a win, but their opening numbers suggest a side with a foothold rather than a collapse. They have drawn 1 and lost 0 from 1, scoring 1 and conceding 1 for a goal difference of 0. That balance matters against a visiting team that have already played 1, lost 1, scored 1 and conceded 3, leaving Uzbekistan on a goal difference of -2 and still looking for their first league points. The difference between 2nd and 4th will not decide the group, but it does sharpen the pressure on the away side.
Uzbekistan arrive with Fabio Cannavaro looking for a response after a start that has left them 4th on 0 points. Yet the table also keeps the door open: one strong result would change the picture around them, especially with Colombia already on 3 and DR Congo only 2 points behind the top side. In that sense, the match will ask whether Uzbekistan can tighten the game before the contest becomes one of control and chase.
For DR Congo, the incentive is direct: a second positive result in a row would support the position of 2nd and keep the chase alive in World Cup Group K. For Uzbekistan, the need is more immediate because 0 points from 1 leaves no cushion. The numbers point to a match between a team that has at least settled into the competition and another still searching for traction. At Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, that contrast should shape the tempo, with the side more comfortable in the table likely trying to make the first decisive move.
At this stage, DR Congo's draw and unbeaten record will give them a platform, while Uzbekistan's loss and -2 goal difference will make resilience a priority from the first whistle. Sebastien Desabre and Fabio Cannavaro will each read the same table, but the demands are different: one side can build on 1 point, the other must stop the slide at 0. For Cape Verde readers, the appeal is straightforward, because a result here can quickly reshape World Cup Group K Round 3.
Whatever the balance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the outcome will feed straight back into the Group K chase, with DR Congo trying to stay close to Colombia and Uzbekistan trying to pull clear of 4th.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: DR Congo: 58%, Uzbekistan: 42%.
Abdukodir Khusanov is penalised for pushing Theo Bongonda
Goal kick for DR Congo
Oh no. From a promising position Sherzod Nasrulloev from Uzbekistan miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
Chancel Mbemba from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Theo Bongonda goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Yoane Wissa wins an air challenge against Abdukodir Khusanov
Axel Tuanzebe relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Ngal Ayel Mukau from DR Congo tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Meschack Elia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Joris Kayembe Ditu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: DR Congo: 59%, Uzbekistan: 41%.
DR Congo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Theo Bongonda from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Yoane Wissa from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jamshid Iskandarov swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Fiston Mayele made the key pass for the goal!
Meschack Elia provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Yoane Wissa from DR Congo beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!
Fiston Mayele goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Abdukodir Khusanov could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
The fourth official shows there are 8 minute(s) of time to be added
Sherzod Nasrulloev wins an air challenge against Theo Bongonda
Azizjon Ganiev is penalised for pushing Yoane Wissa
Ball possession: DR Congo: 61%, Uzbekistan: 39%.
Joris Kayembe Ditu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
Chancel Mbemba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Fiston Mayele fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Safe hands from Lionel Mpasi-Nzau as he comes out and claims the ball
Goal kick for DR Congo
Joris Kayembe Ditu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aaron Wan-Bissaka wins an air challenge against Sherzod Nasrulloev
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
DR Congo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Khoziakbar Alidzhanov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ngal Ayel Mukau relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sherzod Nasrulloev wins an air challenge against Yoane Wissa
DR Congo are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: DR Congo: 63%, Uzbekistan: 37%.
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Chancel Mbemba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Abdukodir Khusanov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Noah Sadiki relieves the pressure with a clearance
Oston Urunov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aaron Wan-Bissaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Arthur Masuaku is leaving the field to be replaced by Joris Kayembe Ditu in a tactical substitution.
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for DR Congo
Akmal Mozgovoy is leaving the field to be replaced by Jamshid Iskandarov in a tactical substitution.
Jakhongir Urozov is leaving the field to be replaced by Igor Sergeev in a tactical substitution.
Arthur Masuaku makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Rustamjon Ashurmatov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Axel Tuanzebe relieves the pressure with a clearance
Theo Bongonda relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: DR Congo: 65%, Uzbekistan: 35%.
Uzbekistan are in control of the ball.
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Fiston Mayele managed to score from an easy position.
Meschack Elia provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Fiston Mayele reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!
Khoziakbar Alidzhanov successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Meschack Elia is blocked
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Khoziakbar Alidzhanov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jakhongir Urozov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Abdukodir Khusanov wins an air challenge against Yoane Wissa
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Fiston Mayele from DR Congo heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
The cross by Aaron Wan-Bissaka from DR Congo successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: DR Congo: 64%, Uzbekistan: 36%.
Jakhongir Urozov wins an air challenge against Chancel Mbemba
Jakhongir Urozov relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from DR Congo takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Sherzod Nasrulloev relieves the pressure with a clearance
Eldor Shomurodov from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Theo Bongonda swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Sherzod Nasrulloev relieves the pressure with a clearance
The game is restarted
Abbosbek Fayzullayev is leaving the field to be replaced by Oston Urunov in a tactical substitution.
Nathanael Mbuku is leaving the field to be replaced by Meschack Elia in a tactical substitution.
Brian Cipenga is leaving the field to be replaced by Theo Bongonda in a tactical substitution.
Samuel Moutoussamy is leaving the field to be replaced by Ngal Ayel Mukau in a tactical substitution.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Ball possession: DR Congo: 64%, Uzbekistan: 36%.
Eldor Shomurodov is penalised for pushing Nathanael Mbuku
Aaron Wan-Bissaka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Safe hands from Abduvohid Nematov as he comes out and claims the ball
Samuel Moutoussamy relieves the pressure with a clearance
G O O O A A A L - Yoane Wissa from DR Congo puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Abduvohid Nematov chose the wrong side.
PENALTY - Abdukodir Khusanov from Uzbekistan concedes a penalty for tripping Yoane Wissa.
The cross by Nathanael Mbuku from DR Congo successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Samuel Moutoussamy makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Khoziakbar Alidzhanov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: DR Congo: 65%, Uzbekistan: 35%.
DR Congo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nathanael Mbuku makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Eldor Shomurodov wins an air challenge against Chancel Mbemba
Noah Sadiki makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Chancel Mbemba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Khoziakbar Alidzhanov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Eldor Shomurodov is penalised for pushing Arthur Masuaku
Lionel Mpasi-Nzau from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Samuel Moutoussamy commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
The ref blows his whistle. Samuel Moutoussamy charged Akmal Mozgovoy from behind and it's a free-kick
Akmal Mozgovoy makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
DR Congo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Abdukodir Khusanov relieves the pressure with a clearance
DR Congo start a counter attack
Aaron Wan-Bissaka from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
A chance presents itself to Yoane Wissa from DR Congo but his header goes wide
The cross by Arthur Masuaku from DR Congo successfully finds a teammate in the box.
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Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Ball possession: DR Congo: 65%, Uzbekistan: 35%.
Fiston Mayele goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Odildzhon Khamrobekov could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Khoziakbar Alidzhanov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Dostonbek Khamdamov is leaving the field to be replaced by Azizjon Ganiev in a tactical substitution.
Otabek Shukurov is leaving the field to be replaced by Odildzhon Khamrobekov in a tactical substitution.
Fiston Mayele from DR Congo is ruled offside
Nathanael Mbuku shoots from outside the box, but Abduvohid Nematov has it under control
Nathanael Mbuku tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Abduvohid Nematov
Rustamjon Ashurmatov wins an air challenge against Fiston Mayele
Jakhongir Urozov relieves the pressure with a clearance
A chance presents itself to Fiston Mayele from DR Congo but his header goes wide
The cross by Brian Cipenga from DR Congo successfully finds a teammate in the box.
DR Congo are trying to create something here.
Akmal Mozgovoy comes back onto the field.
Otabek Shukurov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jakhongir Urozov wins an air challenge against Fiston Mayele
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Akmal Mozgovoy is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Ball possession: DR Congo: 66%, Uzbekistan: 34%.
Akmal Mozgovoy is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Otabek Shukurov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Brian Cipenga from DR Congo sends an effort wide of target
Brian Cipenga goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Brian Cipenga but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Brian Cipenga finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Khoziakbar Alidzhanov relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Nathanael Mbuku from DR Congo successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Jakhongir Urozov from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Rustamjon Ashurmatov from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Abdukodir Khusanov from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Uzbekistan are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for DR Congo
Cedric Bakambu is leaving the field to be replaced by Fiston Mayele in a tactical substitution.
Eldor Shomurodov from Uzbekistan sends an effort wide of target
Eldor Shomurodov goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Eldor Shomurodov but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Eldor Shomurodov finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
The cross by Khoziakbar Alidzhanov from Uzbekistan successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Sherzod Nasrulloev relieves the pressure with a clearance
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Ball possession: DR Congo: 65%, Uzbekistan: 35%.
Yoane Wissa goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Brian Cipenga creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
DR Congo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Otabek Shukurov from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
DR Congo are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Brian Cipenga fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Sherzod Nasrulloev pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked
Sherzod Nasrulloev from Uzbekistan goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nathanael Mbuku
Abbosbek Fayzullayev is penalised for pushing Axel Tuanzebe
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jakhongir Urozov from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from DR Congo takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Sherzod Nasrulloev wins an air challenge against Nathanael Mbuku
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: DR Congo: 64%, Uzbekistan: 36%.
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Abduvohid Nematov from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for DR Congo
Abbosbek Fayzullayev goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
Nathanael Mbuku is given a yellow card for pushing an opponent
Nathanael Mbuku is penalised for pushing Abbosbek Fayzullayev
Aaron Wan-Bissaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Chancel Mbemba from DR Congo fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
Jakhongir Urozov from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Abbosbek Fayzullayev from Uzbekistan goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Chancel Mbemba
Jakhongir Urozov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Abdukodir Khusanov from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Khoziakbar Alidzhanov could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Dostonbek Khamdamov relieves the pressure with a clearance
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Abduvohid Nematov from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Chancel Mbemba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Abdukodir Khusanov from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
DR Congo are trying to create something here.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sherzod Nasrulloev wins an air challenge against Nathanael Mbuku
The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added
Chancel Mbemba wins an air challenge against Eldor Shomurodov
Ball possession: DR Congo: 59%, Uzbekistan: 41%.
Cedric Bakambu from DR Congo is ruled offside
Eldor Shomurodov successfully blocks the shot
Brian Cipenga takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
After a tactical foul, Abdukodir Khusanov sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
The referee signals a free kick as Abdukodir Khusanov from Uzbekistan trips Yoane Wissa
Arthur Masuaku relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sherzod Nasrulloev relieves the pressure with a clearance
Abduvohid Nematov from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nathanael Mbuku swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Abbosbek Fayzullayev from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Dostonbek Khamdamov is penalised for pushing Noah Sadiki
Sherzod Nasrulloev relieves the pressure with a clearance
DR Congo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Abbosbek Fayzullayev relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Sherzod Nasrulloev from Uzbekistan trips Nathanael Mbuku
Ball possession: DR Congo: 56%, Uzbekistan: 44%.
Eldor Shomurodov hand-balls
Eldor Shomurodov controls the ball with his hand
Samuel Moutoussamy from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Dostonbek Khamdamov swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The cross by Abbosbek Fayzullayev from Uzbekistan successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Abbosbek Fayzullayev makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Abbosbek Fayzullayev comes back onto the field.
Lionel Mpasi-Nzau from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Akmal Mozgovoy relieves the pressure with a clearance
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Arthur Masuaku relieves the pressure with a clearance
Khoziakbar Alidzhanov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Abbosbek Fayzullayev is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Abbosbek Fayzullayev is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ball possession: DR Congo: 58%, Uzbekistan: 42%.
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Khoziakbar Alidzhanov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Abbosbek Fayzullayev is penalised for pushing Axel Tuanzebe
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Akmal Mozgovoy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cedric Bakambu from DR Congo is ruled offside
Abbosbek Fayzullayev makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
DR Congo start a counter attack
Ball possession: DR Congo: 59%, Uzbekistan: 41%.
Axel Tuanzebe from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Rustamjon Ashurmatov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Yoane Wissa goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
The cross by Noah Sadiki from DR Congo successfully finds a teammate in the box.
DR Congo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Abbosbek Fayzullayev relieves the pressure with a clearance
Abdukodir Khusanov from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Samuel Moutoussamy makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Akmal Mozgovoy from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nathanael Mbuku from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Abbosbek Fayzullayev swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Axel Tuanzebe relieves the pressure with a clearance
The game is restarted
Ball possession: DR Congo: 54%, Uzbekistan: 46%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Yoane Wissa is penalised for pushing Akmal Mozgovoy
Akmal Mozgovoy makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
DR Congo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Abdukodir Khusanov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rustamjon Ashurmatov wins an air challenge against Cedric Bakambu
Arthur Masuaku relieves the pressure with a clearance
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Rustamjon Ashurmatov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for DR Congo
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
Noah Sadiki from DR Congo receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
Dangerous challenge by Noah Sadiki from DR Congo. Otabek Shukurov on the receiving end of that.
Cedric Bakambu wins an air challenge against Jakhongir Urozov
Ball possession: DR Congo: 52%, Uzbekistan: 48%.
Goal kick for DR Congo
NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for DR Congo is revoked due to a previously committed foul.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for DR Congo.
Arthur Masuaku made the key pass for the goal!
Brian Cipenga provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O O A A A L! DR Congo score! Nathanael Mbuku is on the scoresheet.
Nathanael Mbuku from DR Congo commits a foul by elbowing Sherzod Nasrulloev
Brian Cipenga creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Rustamjon Ashurmatov wins an air challenge against Cedric Bakambu
Rustamjon Ashurmatov from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from DR Congo takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Rustamjon Ashurmatov relieves the pressure with a clearance
DR Congo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Abbosbek Fayzullayev from Uzbekistan trips Arthur Masuaku
Ball possession: DR Congo: 46%, Uzbekistan: 54%.
Abbosbek Fayzullayev from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Otabek Shukurov is penalised for pushing Noah Sadiki
Abbosbek Fayzullayev swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Axel Tuanzebe relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arthur Masuaku could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Khoziakbar Alidzhanov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aaron Wan-Bissaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
Khoziakbar Alidzhanov from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from DR Congo takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Rustamjon Ashurmatov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Abdukodir Khusanov made the key pass for the goal!
Aaron Wan-Bissaka with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
Akmal Mozgovoy provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - An excellent lob by Eldor Shomurodov from Uzbekistan with the left foot.
Akmal Mozgovoy creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Ball possession: DR Congo: 49%, Uzbekistan: 51%.
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Eldor Shomurodov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
DR Congo are in control of the ball.
DR Congo are trying to create something here.
Noah Sadiki makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Dostonbek Khamdamov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Arthur Masuaku relieves the pressure with a clearance
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Khoziakbar Alidzhanov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
DR Congo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Rustamjon Ashurmatov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brian Cipenga makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Abdukodir Khusanov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Eldor Shomurodov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Noah Sadiki relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sherzod Nasrulloev makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: DR Congo: 49%, Uzbekistan: 51%.
Arthur Masuaku from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Otabek Shukurov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nathanael Mbuku is penalised for pushing Sherzod Nasrulloev
The referee signals a free kick as Khoziakbar Alidzhanov from Uzbekistan trips Noah Sadiki
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Yoane Wissa from DR Congo tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
DR Congo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Uzbekistan are in control of the ball.
Dostonbek Khamdamov from Uzbekistan is ruled offside
Good effort by Dostonbek Khamdamov as he directs a shot on target, but Lionel Mpasi-Nzau saves it
The weather only plays a minor part today, as the stadium roof has been taken into use
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Uzbekistan kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
Welcome to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Mercedes-Benz Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Mercedes-Benz Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Mercedes-Benz Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kick-off is on Saturday 27 June 2026 at 22:30 -01 in Cape Verde.
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for either DR Congo or Uzbekistan.
DR Congo and Uzbekistan have no recorded head-to-head meetings in the last eight matches: DR Congo 0 wins, 0 draws, Uzbekistan 0 wins.
This is World Cup Group K, Round 3, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
68,239
Minute
90+6'
Winner
DR Congo
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