UzbekistanvsCongo DR
UZB 1/COD 3
Things to say
Congo DR beat Uzbekistan 3-1 at full time.
01
opener
Congo DR handled Uzbekistan, 3-1. Never really in doubt once they got going. Uzbekistan just couldn't string anything together up top.
02
key player
Wissa was everywhere, six shots on his own. The Uzbek back line had no answer for him all match.
03
hot take
Three goals flatters Congo a bit, honestly. Uzbekistan gifted them at least one with some shambolic defending.
04
deep cut
Wan-Bissaka quietly ran the show at the back, eleven defensive interventions. Mopped up everything Uzbekistan tried through the middle.
05
exit
Anyway, Congo's got real momentum now. Be curious to see how they hold up against tougher competition next round.
The recap
Congo DR put on a proper show at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, brushing Uzbekistan aside 3-1 to bag their first win of the group. Yoane Wissa was the danger man all night, peppering the goal with six shots and dragging the attack along with him.
Uzbekistan had their moments through Shomurodov but couldn't make anything stick, and once Congo DR found their rhythm it was a comfortable afternoon. Three points, plenty of bite up front, and the Uzbeks still hunting their first win after three draws.