RD Congo are a step closer to World Cup qualification after a tense match against Jamaica.
Tuanzebe Scores as Congo Take the Lead
Axel Tuanzebe scored for RD Congo, pushing the ball home after a corner. The goal gave RD Congo the lead. The video referees checked for a potential handball, but the goal stood.
Masuaku won a corner. Bongonda’s strike was headed away by a Jamaican player. Bell beat Bongonda in the air, conceding another corner.
Extra Time Drama
The match went into extra time after the sides couldn’t be separated after 90 minutes. Jamaica got the extra period underway. Masuaku was replaced by Joris Kayembe.
RD Congo launched the second period of extra time. Kayembe’s cross was headed away by Pinnock. The Jamaican corner went straight out of play.
RD Congo are virtually qualified for the World Cup thanks to Axel Tuanzebe’s goal. Moutoussamy conceded a corner.
Referee Injury
The Argentinian referee suffered from cramps. Another referee equipped himself to take over. Play was stopped while the referee received attention.
It wasn’t just players suffering from cramps as the referee was also affected. The Argentinian seemed to be in pain.
Jamaica Push for an Equaliser
The Jamaican attacker crossed to the near post, but a defender cleared it. Mpasi was alert as Bailey attempted a long-range lob.
Palmer was replaced by Campbell for Jamaica, while Wissa was replaced by Cipenga for RD Congo. Hayden and De Cordova-Reid were replaced by Fray and Hall.
Webster made way for Bell in the closing stages. Bongonda played in Bakambu, who only had to push the ball into the net, but Bongonda was offside.
- Axel Tuanzebe scored the only goal of the game.
- The match went to extra time.
- The referee suffered cramps and had to be replaced.
With the final whistle, RD Congo find themselves closer to a place at the World Cup.