Congo DR vs Chile

Chile claimed a 2-1 victory over D.R. Congo in an international friendly on June 9, in a match that came alive in a frenetic final ten minutes. A tidy second-half performance from La Roja looked set to deliver a comfortable win, only for the Congolese to make things interesting right at the death. After a goalless first half, Darío Osorio — who had already been cautioned in the 38th minute — broke the deadlock for Chile in the 51st minute. The lead was not made safe until Matías Sepúlveda struck in the 86th, but D.R. Congo hit straight back through Joris Kayembe in the 88th, setting up a tense finale that Chile just held on to see out. For D.R. Congo, it was a spirited display ahead of a historic World Cup return — the Leopards have not featured at the tournament in over 52 years. For Chile, missing from this summer's World Cup, the win offers some comfort as coach Nicolás Córdova continues building toward the future, with young talents like Osorio stepping up.