Congo DRvsPortugal
COD 1/POR 1
Things to say
Portugal and Congo DR played to a 1-1 draw at NRG Stadium.
01
opener
Yeah, Portugal drew Congo DR one-all. Honestly a bit of a shambolic result for Portugal, they should've put that one away at home.
02
key player
Vitinha was everywhere in midfield, 121 accurate passes. Dude basically had the ball on a string all match.
03
hot take
Ronaldo only got three shots off. If he's not finding the net, what are we even doing here?
04
deep cut
Cancelo had twelve defensive interventions from fullback, which tells you everything about how much Portugal had to chase that game.
05
exit
Group stage is brutal though, they'll need a proper response in the next one or they're already in trouble.
The recap
Portugal and Congo DR played out a 1-1 draw at NRG Stadium, and honestly Portugal will feel they dropped two points here. Vitinha was everywhere in midfield, knocking out 121 accurate passes like he was playing a different sport, but the final ball never quite came off.
Ronaldo only managed three shots and couldn't find the net, while Chancel Mbemba was an absolute wall at the back for Congo DR with a dozen defensive interventions. Group stage opener, both sides on a point, and Portugal have plenty to chew on before the next match.