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06/27 20:33 CDT Congo rallies to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan to seal place in
the World Cup knockouts
Congo rallies to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan to seal place in the World Cup
knockouts
By JAMES ROBSON
AP Soccer Writer
ATLANTA (AP) --- Congo advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the
first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan on Saturday.
The African nation was playing in soccer's biggest tournament for only the
second time in its history after a 52-year absence. Two second-half goals from
Yoane Wissa and one from Fiston Mayele sealed the win and saw Congo join Cape
Verde as another surprise qualifier for the round of 32.
Uzbekistan led through Eldor Shomurodov's first-half strike that looked set to
end Congo's hopes.
But Sbastien Desabre's team produced a rousing fight after the break.
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