DR Congo shock for Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal; Wissa scores historic goal

HOUSTON: Congo proved everyone wrong, putting out a warrior performance to hold Cristiano Ronaldo's cup favourites Portugal to a draw. The two teams scored each at Houston Stadium. Portugal took the lead in the sixth minute through PSG star Joao Neves' header. Despite repeated aggressive play, Portugal lacked the finishing instinct, which cost them dearly.

Congo's counterattack during the Portuguese attack paid off in the injury time of the first half. Congo equalised through a great header by Yoane Wissa in a historic moment as it was Congo's first-ever goal in the World Cup tournament. Meanwhile, Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo won the record of being the oldest player in the starting eleven at the World Cup.

Cristiano also made a record of becoming the second player to play in his sixth World Cup after Messi. Portugal will have to win against Uzbekistan and Colombia to enter the round of 16. Congo put in a performance that literally shook the former Euro champions, who had come expecting an easy victory. Meanwhile, Portugal also suffered from a lack of coordination in the forward line. Portugal missed more than half a dozen chances inside the penalty arc.