Portugal 1-0 DR Congo32’ – Mbemba is harshly booked for leaping to meet an aerial ball alongside Neto. The Portugal player goes down injured, earning a free kick. That is a poor decision.Alan Smith17 June 2026 18:34Portugal 1-0 DR Congo30’ – Half an hour in and Portugal’s possession share is at 82%. Alan Smith17 June 2026 18:32Portugal 1-0 DR Congo28’ – Neto tries to find Ronaldo down the left but his cross is a bit soft and Mbemba puts it out for a corner. Silva takes it short to Mendes and Portugal return to passing it around patiently. (Getty)Alan Smith17 June 2026 18:30Portugal 1-0 DR Congo27’ – We’re back underway.Alan Smith17 June 2026 18:28Portugal 1-0 DR Congo23’ – Time for the hydration break. DR Congo already look in need of a rest.Alan Smith17 June 2026 18:25Portugal 1-0 DR Congo22’ – Portugal are back passing it around for fun, though they are not progressing up the pitch in much of a hurry.Alan Smith17 June 2026 18:24Portugal 1-0 DR Congo18’ – Mendes is sent through by an exquisite pass from Fernandes but Wan-Bissaka produces a lovely recovery tackle to win the ball and Mpasi-Nzau emerges to make a keen block. From the next phase, Silva sends a half chance wide.Alan Smith17 June 2026 18:19Portugal 1-0 DR Congo16’ – Portugal get back on the ball and Ronaldo attempts a bicycle kick that does not come off, meeting fresh air rather than the ball.Alan Smith17 June 2026 18:18Portugal 1-0 DR Congo14’ – Neat stuff from Bakambu, who weaves himself into enough space to take a pot shot that ends up being deflected for a corner. Masuaku takes it low and short, allowing Portugal to break. They need to be more ruthless in those areas.Alan Smith17 June 2026 18:15Portugal 1-0 DR Congo13’ – Bernardo Silva is booked for a stretched and high boot that lands on the ankle of Kayembe. Ronaldo protests that it’s his first offence but that does not matter because it’s a poor tackle.Alan Smith17 June 2026 18:14
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