Congo DR beat Uzbekistan to seal World Cup last-16 place

Congo DR produced a powerful, controlled display to defeat Uzbekistan 3-1 in Match Round 3 of the World Cup, a result that sends them into the knockout stages and eliminates their opponents.

• Congo DR will play with . , on .
• Uzbekistan will play with . , on .

Congo DR

• Lionel Mpasi-Nzau (6.3)
• Aaron Wan-Bissaka (6.9)
• Chancel Mbemba Mangulu (7)
• Axel Tuanzebe (7)
• Fuka-Arthur Masuaku Kawela (7)
• Nathanaël Mbuku (6.6)
• Samuel Moutoussamy (7)
• Noah Junior Sadiki (7.7)
• Brian Kibambe Cipenga (6.3)
• Cédric Bakambu (6)
• Yoane Wissa (8)

Uzbekistan

Substitutions:

Congo DR

• Cédric Bakambu (Fiston Kalala Mayele, 51)
• Brian Kibambe Cipenga (Théo Bongonda MbulOfeko Batomboat, 72)
• Samuel Moutoussamy (Ngalayel Mukau, 72)
• Nathanaël Mbuku (Meschack Elia Lina, 72)
• Fuka-Arthur Masuaku Kawela (Joris Kayembe Ditu, 83)

Uzbekistan

• Otabek Shukurov (Odiljon Hamrobekov, 59)
• Dostonbek Khamdamov (Azizjon Gʻaniyev, 59)
• Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Oston Orunov, 73)
• Jakhongir Urozov (Igor Sergeev, 82)
• Akmal Mozgovoy (Jamshid Iskanderov, 82)

Ball possession:

Yoane Wissa was at the heart of everything positive for Congo DR, leading the shot count and unsettling an Uzbek defence that, despite some brave resistance, eventually buckled under sustained pressure.

Passes:

The Congolese dominated the ball with 58% possession, fired 19 shots overall and forced Uzbekistan to defend deep for long spells. In contrast, Uzbekistan managed just four attempts, with Eldor Azamat Shomurodov providing their main attacking spark and scoring their only goal.

Defense:

### Wissa drives Congo DR to vital win

Face-to-face:

From the outset, Congo DR imposed themselves territorially and physically, pinning Uzbekistan back and spreading play intelligently through Fuka-Arthur Masuaku Kawela on the left.

Fouls:

Yellow cards:

• Noah Junior Sadiki (Congo DR) at 21 minute
• Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo DR) at 45 minute
• Samuel Moutoussamy (Congo DR) at 62 minute
• Abduqodir Khusanov (Uzbekistan) at 43 minute
• Sherzod Nasrullayev (Uzbekistan) at 48 minute

Penalties in a match:

• Yoane Wissa (Congo DR) at 68 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• Congo DR –
• Uzbekistan –

Top 5 World Cup scorers:

1. Masour Ousmane Dembélé (3, )
2. Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior (2, )
3. Leandro Trossard (2, )
4. Yoane Wissa (2, )
5. Pape Alassane Gueye (2, )

Line-ups:

Next games:

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• Uzbekistan will play with . , on .