DR Congo 1, Portugal 1

HOUSTON (Interstat) — João Neves scored a header in the sixth minute and Yoane Wissa equalized with a header in first-half stoppage time as Portugal and Congo DR played to a 1-1 draw Wednesday in a World Cup group-stage match at Reliant Stadium. Portugal, playing as the designated home team, struck early when Neves rose to meet a cross from defender Tomás Araújo and directed the ball past Congo DR goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi. The midfielder’s goal came off an assist from Araújo, who also was involved in several defensive clearances on the other end. Bernardo Silva and Nélson Semedo each… Read more...