Portugal vs D.R. Congo

Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in Houston, a result that also made history, the Africans scoring their very first goal at a FIFA World Cup. João Neves headed Portugal ahead in the 6th minute from a Pedro Neto cross. Bernardo Silva picked up a yellow card for a rash 12th-minute challenge and was replaced at the break by Francisco Conceicao. DR Congo levelled deep into first-half added time when Yoane Wissa headed Arthur Masuaku's inswinging cross past Diogo Costa, a landmark strike in African football history. The second half saw João Cancelo have a goal ruled out for offside, and Cristiano Ronaldo, 41 years old and making his record-equalling sixth World Cup appearance, squander a glaring chance in the 69th minute. The draw leaves both sides level in Group K. For DR Congo, it is a cherished milestone; for Portugal, the blunt attack and Ronaldo's continued wastefulness are concerns that need urgent answers.