DR Congo beat Uzbekistan to reach World Cup playoffs

DR Congo have defeated Uzbekistan at the FIFA World Cup.

Report informs that DR Congo claimed a 3-1 win in the Group K Matchday 3 game held at Atlanta Stadium.

The winning side's goals were scored by Yoane Wissa, who netted from the penalty spot in the 68th minute and scored again in the 90+1st minute, and Ibrahim Mayele in the 78th minute. Eldor Shomurodov scored for the Asian side in the 10th minute.

The match was officiated by German FIFA referee Felix Zwayer.

With this result, DR Congo raised their points tally to four, finished among the best third-placed teams and qualified for the playoffs for the first time in their history. Uzbekistan, who failed to earn a point, have exited the tournament.

DR Congo will face England in the playoffs.