England 2:1 DR Congo — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Harry Kane scored twice in the second half to overturn Brian Cipenga’s early opener and secure a 2-1 win for England over DR Congo in this World Cup contest, with the striker’s brace ensuring a comeback victory that keeps the Three Lions moving forward.

The turning point arrived in the 75th minute when Anthony Gordon’s delivery found Harry Kane to equalise, before the same combination repeated nine minutes later as Kane headed home the winner, though DR Congo had dominated much of the first half and saw a strong VAR check go against them in the 44th minute, while Jude Bellingham and Noah Sadiki received yellow cards for their respective sides.

DR Congo were the better side in the first half and carried that threat into the second, making this a deserved but narrow win for England. CheckLive's model rated England marginally ahead, and the result confirmed that prediction, while the live signals backing England at 1.83 proved accurate as the flow of the match shifted late.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of England vs DR Congo?

England 2-1 DR Congo (World Cup, Round of 32).

Who scored?

Brian Cipenga (7', assist Chancel Mbemba) for DR Congo; Harry Kane (75', assist Anthony Gordon) for England; Harry Kane (86', assist Anthony Gordon) for England.

Was England's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; England won on finishing.

Were there any cards in England vs DR Congo?

Yellow cards: Jude Bellingham (England); Noah Sadiki (DR Congo).

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