FIFA WC 26 - Other Nations LIVE Match Thread ⚽

[JS96]

Good call against Kane there. The keeper flaps in but is flat in his reach and pulls back. Kane plants both feet and falls forward. This isn't a penalty. Son did the same when Miller apparently fouled him. He plants both feet and just goes forward. It looks worse because the defender is going everything to block the ball.

 

[JS96]

I can understand why it's given as a penalty but I think the attackers get too much leeway in the smallest of touches meaning they've been fouled when it's natural momentum and milking.

 

[Socceroofan4life]

These smaller african nations really have surprised me in that they all have players who can turn their man and put in a really fantastic first touch allowing them the chance to counter and attack. Cape Verde were able to go to to toe with Uruguay using it also.

 

[NoMates]

Im telling u this is the year a African team gets to the final.

 

[JS96]

The rear view shows Kane pulling both feet together and then falling forwards. The keepers gloves do hit at the base of his feet too yet Kane knows how to run into the player then simulate a dive.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Im telling u this is the year a African team gets to the final.

The African teams have definitely been doing better across the last two World Cup cycles whilst European and Asian sides seem to have gotten worse.

 

[NoMates]

England are there own worse enemy, cant see them winning. I think Congo will park the bus and dick them.

 

[Socceroofan4life]

Congo have looked dangerous themselves on attack I can see them score atleast one more.

 

[HappyGuus]

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

England and DR Congo back underway for the second half, with England now kicking from left to right and DR Congo kicking in the other direction.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Two changes for England in the 60th minute. Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka come on for Marcus Rashford and Noni Madueke respectively.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Meschak Elia coming on in the 64th minute for DR Congo, replacing Nathanael Mbuku.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

DR Congo leading England 1-0 at the three quarter time hydration break.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Eberechi Eze coming on in the 71st minute for England, replacing Djed Spence.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Harry Kane scores in the 75th minute for England to level the scores at 1-1. Anthony Gordon with the assist.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Two changes for DR Congo in the 76th minute. Edo Kayembe and Theo Bongonda come on for Ngal'ayel Mukau and Brian Cipenga respectively.

 

[JS96]

Can't even say 'finally' for that England goal as they'd been far off it most of the game. Now they'll start going hard to win.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Harry Kane scores again in the 86th minute for England to get his brace and give them a 2-1 lead near the end of regulation time. Anthony Gordon with the assist to add to his existing one today.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Two further changes for DR Congo in the 89th minute. Joris Kayembe and Fiston Mayele come on for Arthur Masuaku and Samuel Moutoussamy respectively.

 

[JS96]

Quality goal by Kane. England basically getting to the finish line first. DR Congo alright but gaps proved fatal.

6min to take it to ET.