Nail-biting victory in Group K
Daniel Munoz Saves Colombia with Late Goal Against DR Congo
The Colombians had to hold their breath for a long time on Wednesday morning (CEST) in Group K, but in the end they were able to celebrate a 1-0 victory over the DR Congo. Daniel Munoz scored the only goal of the night in the 76th minute, propelling the South Americans into the Round of 16 at the World Cup.
Colombia’s soccer team, considered a dark horse, has secured an early spot in the Round of 16 at the World Cup in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. In the early hours of Wednesday morning in Guadalajara, the South Americans broke down the DR Congo’s defensive wall with a 1-0 (0-0) victory thanks to a goal by Daniel Munoz (76th minute). They now lead Group K with six points, ahead of Portugal (4) and the DR Congo (1). On Sunday (1:30 a.m.), they’ll face Portugal in a showdown for first place in the group.
In front of 45,358 spectators, Colombia came out highly motivated and really only fell short because of their own mistakes, the VAR (an offside goal by Daniel Muñoz in the 6th minute), or Lionel Mpasi. The Congo goalkeeper thwarted several attempts by the attacking front line—led by Bayern Munich star Luis Diaz—even before the first water break, building on his performance from the opening 1-1 draw against Portugal. Congo then made tentative forays into the attack, but nothing of note came of them.
Congo to Play “Final” Against Uzbekistan
As the second half wore on, Colombia seemed to run out of steam and ideas, before finally taking what was, in hindsight, a logical lead in the closing minutes. Just after the Africans’ only dangerous foray into the penalty area, Munoz broke the deadlock with a deflected shot. Another goal by Diaz was disallowed for offside, and in the closing minutes, goalkeeper Camilo Vargas had to make a save—one of his relatively rare actions—to secure the three points. The Congo still has a chance to advance; they’ll face Uzbekistan, which has yet to earn a point, in their final match in Atlanta.
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