Colombia and DR Congo face off for the first time in history on Tuesday, with a win that could propel either side into the World Cup knockout stages.
Colombia, regulars at the World Cup and appearing in their sixth tournament, are expected to come out on top. Néstor Lorenzo’s side showcased their attacking prowess in the opening match, defeating Uzbekistan 3-1 in convincing fashion.
The Republic of Congo, meanwhile, enters the match with confidence after holding tournament favorites Portugal to a 1-1 draw. Despite spending much of the game without possession, they displayed impressive defensive organization and counter-attack threat, nearly scoring a winning goal.
That resilience is expected to make Colombia’s task much tougher than the rankings suggest.
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