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DR Congo are going throw with second half comeback against Uzbekistan

At a glance

  • DR Congo qualify for World Cup knockout stage for first time with their maiden tournament win

  • Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa nets twice and Fiston Mayele also scores as they beat Uzbekistan

  • Finishing third sets up last-32 game against England on Wednesday (17:00 BST)

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ByAdam Millington
BBC Sport journalist

DR Congo set up a World Cup last-32 meeting with England by reaching the knockouts for the first time as they came from behind to beat Uzbekistan in their final group-stage game.

Eldor Shomurodov capitalised on a defensive mix-up to give Uzbekistan the advantage when he dinked an effort over the goalkeeper, after Axel Tuanzebe and Aaron Wan-Bissaka miscommunicated and took too long to challenge for a loose ball.

Uzbekistan were on top throughout much of the first half and produced attacking flair as they pressed to extend their lead.

But it was the African side who came closest to scoring, and had a goal arguably harshly disallowed for a foul in their own half in the build-up before Nathanael Mbuku fizzed an effort inside the near post.

With progression to the knockouts on the line, DR Congo came out after the break with added energy as they looked for a way to snatch the three points.

They were handed a lifeline when Newcastle's Yoane Wissa was clumsily tripped inside the box by Manchester City's Abdukodir Khusanov, with Wissa then stroking past the goalkeeper from the penalty spot.

Fiston Mayele then put DR Congo ahead by prodding past Abduvohid Nematov from close range after he tracked the path of a deflected Meschack Elia shot.

Wissa then wrapped up victory in style as he arrowed an effort inside the far post from the edge of the box in stoppage time.

Victory means DR Congo finish third in Group K and will play England in Atlanta on Wednesday (17:00 BST).

Player of the match

Number: 20 Y. Wissa
Average rating 9.20
Number: 20 Y. Wissa
Average Rating: 9.20
Number: 19 F. Mayele
Average Rating: 9.00
Number: 12 J. Kayembe
Average Rating: 8.50
Number: 14 N. Sadiki
Average Rating: 8.40
Number: 2 A. Wan-Bissaka
Average Rating: 8.00
Number: 7 N. Mbuku
Average Rating: 8.00
Number: 17 C. Bakambu
Average Rating: 8.00
Number: 10 T. Bongonda
Average Rating: 8.00
Number: 22 C. Mbemba
Average Rating: 7.75
Number: 8 S. Moutoussamy
Average Rating: 7.75
Number: 13 M. Elia
Average Rating: 7.75
Number: 6 N. Mukau
Average Rating: 7.67
Number: 26 A. Masuaku
Average Rating: 7.50
Number: 4 A. Tuanzebe
Average Rating: 7.33
Number: 1 L. Mpasi
Average Rating: 7.17
Number: 9 B. Cipenga
Average Rating: 7.00

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