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Congo equalizes against Portugal in first-half stoppage time

The Zioneer Intelligence Desk

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TL;DR

Congo has equalized 1-1 against Portugal deep into first-half stoppage time in tonight's World Cup group-stage match, broadcaster Ben Goldfriend reports.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Portugal led early in the first half of the World Cup group match against Congo. Deep into stoppage time, Congo struck back to equalize 1-1 just before halftime. Broadcaster Ben Goldfriend reported the goal live from the stadium. The result will shape Group B standings as England faces Croatia in the night's second fixture. As The Zioneer noted in earlier coverage, Cristiano Ronaldo started the match — his sixth World Cup — in Portugal's front line.

02 · How it developed

2 developments

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    Match concludes in a historic 1-1 draw

  2. Congo equalizes against Portugal in first-half stoppage time

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