In the FIFA World Cup, England made a spectacular comeback from the brink of defeat by defeating Congo 2-1 and made it to the round of 16. At one time, the England team, which was lagging behind in the match, was in danger of being out of the tournament, but captain Harry Kane scored two goals in the second half and gave the team a memorable victory.
Congo started the match played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in a spectacular manner. In the seventh minute of the match, Brian Sipenga gave his team a 1-0 lead by brilliantly converting a cross received on the left side of the box. In the first half, England kept trying to equalize, but Congolese goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi made several excellent saves and dashed their hopes.
Congo scored the first goal
Mpassi maintained Congo’s lead by keeping out two close-range headers from Jude Bellingham. Apart from this, he also brilliantly saved Harry Kane’s powerful shot. On one occasion Kane collided with the goalkeeper inside the box and England made a strong appeal for a penalty, but it was turned down by the referee. Congo also had a chance to double the lead, but Yoane Wissa’s shot hit the post. In the second half, England played aggressively and finally in the 75th minute Harry Kane scored the equalizing goal. Kane headed in a brilliant cross from substitute Anthony Gordon. Goalkeeper Mpasi tried to stop the ball, but it crossed the goalline.
Harry Kane scored 13th goal in the World Cup
The match had reached its last moments and the fear of extra time was increasing. Then in the 86th minute, Harry Kane made a brilliant shot from outside the box and sent the ball straight into the upper corner of the goal. With this goal, England took a 2-1 lead, which lasted till the end. With this win, England confirmed their place in the round of 16, where they will face Mexico in Mexico City. This match was also very special for Harry Kane. He increased his number of goals in this World Cup to five, while his total goals for England in World Cup history now stands at 13.
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