Muñoz breaks DR Congo resistance, Colombia advance
Colombia 1–0, and now it's Uzbekistan or nothing
Colombia broke through late. Daniel Muñoz scored in the 76th minute and your team could not find a way back (1) (2). That leaves DR Congo on one point after two Group K matches. Portugal and Colombia both have four points and Colombia are through to the knockout stage (10) (14).
Lionel Mpasi kept you in it. The goalkeeper turned in a fantastic performance, making save after save until Muñoz finally beat him (12) (4). Sébastien Desabre said it plainly afterwards: "Our goalkeeper was excellent today" (1).
Now it comes down to Uzbekistan in the final group match. A win is essential, and you will need help from other results. The door is not closed yet.
Fan reactions
The Reddit threads were quiet, more shock than fury. Colombian fans dominated the discussion, celebrating Muñoz's breakthrough, while Congo DR supporters seemed to process the late goal in silence. The prevailing sentiment was that Mpasi had almost stolen a point on his own. Read the match thread.
Sources
- 1. bbc.co.uk — Colombia qualify for last 32 with win over DR Congo
- 2. theguardian.com — Daniel Muñoz breaks DR Congo resistance to send Colombia into World Cup knockouts
- 4. fcupdate.nl — Colombia voorkomt nieuwe stunt van DR Congo en gaat Portugal voorbij
- 10. ge.globo.com — Entenda situação do grupo de Portugal para a última rodada da Copa; Colômbia já está classificada
- 12. voetbalprimeur.nl — Colombia breekt taai DR Congo pas laat na pech voor uitblinkende doelman Mpasi
- 14. vi.nl — Scorende back schiet Colombia naar de knock-outfase van het WK