England 1-1 Democratic Republic of Congo: Kane shines

In the 75th minute of the World Cup Round of 32 match, Harry Kane equalized for England with an unstoppable header.

A surprise unfolded at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where the Democratic Republic of Congo needed just one chance to make a difference. Brian Cipenga unleashed a powerful shot from inside the penalty area, opening the scoring. On social media, many fans argued that Jordan Pickford should have done better in the situation where he closed the angle.

England faces difficulties.

It wasn't until the 30th minute that England had a chance to get close to the opponent's goal. However, Jude Bellingham 's effort went wide.

In the 43rd minute, disaster nearly struck England when they allowed Yoane Wissa a chance to shoot inside the penalty area after a cross from Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Pickford was helpless, but the ball hit the post.

Harry Kane nearly equalized in injury time with a close-range shot, but goalkeeper Mpasi Nzau was in the right position to make the save. The first half ended with the advantage going to the Democratic Republic of Congo. England had eight shots, four of which were on target, but none were effective.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo played impressively in the first half.

Controversy erupted in the final minutes of the first half when Kane fell in the Democratic Republic of Congo's penalty area after contact from the goalkeeper. However, Jordanian referee Adham Makhadmeh refused to award the European side a penalty, claiming Kane had dived.

The deadlock continued for England in the second half. It wasn't until manager Thomas Tuchel made adjustments, bringing on Anthony Gordon to replace Marcus Rashford and moving Declan Rice to the right wing, that the Three Lions were able to make a difference.

Emotions erupted when England scored the equalizer.

In the 75th minute, the ball passed between Rice, Gordon, and Kane, who finished with a perfectly positioned header that left goalkeeper Mpasi helpless. This was the 12th goal of the 1993-born striker's World Cup career, equaling the record of "King of Football" Pele.

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Tactical diagrams of the two teams.

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