Congo DR take first World Cup point against Portugal
Congo DR hold Portugal, first World Cup point ever
Your team did it. Congo DR 0–0 Portugal in the Group K opener, and that point is the first your country has ever taken at a World Cup (1) (2). No one gave you a chance against Cristiano Ronaldo and company. You held them.
Dalot: the struggle helps us
Diogo Dalot did not sound shaken. The Portugal full-back framed the draw as a reset: "I don't remember any team winning the World Cup without going through difficulties" (2). He said lowering expectations early can actually help a squad. Read into that what you will.
Uzbekistan next, group wide open
Group K started with everyone level and your point against Portugal changes the math. Uzbekistan are up next (1). Colombia also await. The group is there for the taking.
Sources
- 1. ge.globo.com — Curação é o 74º país a pontuar em Copas; edição ainda pode render ponto inédito a cinco seleções
- 2. record.pt — Dalot: «Não me lembro de nenhuma seleção ganhar o Mundial sem passar por dificuldades»