After More Than 50 Years, DR Congo Hold Ronaldo's Portugal to a Draw
The Democratic Republic of Congo, which had not appeared at a World Cup in more than 50 years, last played in the 1974 tournament in West Germany, when it was still known as Zaire. On the night in question, the Leopards managed to stop Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal, earning a 1-1 draw.
Portugal went ahead through a goal by Neves, but Congo equalized through Wissa in first-half stoppage time. The result marked a notable return to the global stage for a team that had been absent from the World Cup for over half a century.
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