“Yoane Wissa heads home from a corner kick to give Congo DR the lead after Zimbabwe failed to clear a set piece.”
Pivotal“Samuel Moutoussamy doubles Congo DR's lead right before halftime, finishing a fast break assisted by Yoane Wissa.”
Pivotal“Marshall Munetsi pulls one back for Zimbabwe deep into stoppage time, setting up a nervy finish but coming too late to change the result.”
Zimbabwe
Congo DR
Outstanding performance
Congo DR•AttackerCongo DR were ruthlessly efficient in the first half, converting two of their limited chances while Zimbabwe wasted time chasing an equalizer that never fully materialized until stoppage time. Wissa's corner-kick header and Moutoussamy's fast-break finish either side of the half-hour mark gave the visitors a cushion they controlled largely through defensive discipline, evidenced by their staggering 33 tackles and 16 fouls committed to disrupt Zimbabwe's rhythm. Zimbabwe held their own statistically with 6 corners to Congo's 1 and more shots on target, but their inability to convert dangerous positions into a leveler summed up a frustrating night, salvaged only slightly by Munetsi's 90th-minute consolation goal. For Congo DR, the win keeps their qualification push firmly on track, while Zimbabwe's below-par finishing will be a concern heading into their remaining fixtures.
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Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Corner awarded to Zimbabwe after Matthieu Epolo concedes.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Matthieu Epolo from Congo DR.
Thando Ngwenya of Zimbabwe commits a foul.
Matthieu Epolo from Congo DR is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Sean Fusire from Zimbabwe wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Aaron Tshibola of Congo DR.
Samuel Moutoussamy from Congo DR receives a yellow card for a foul.
Attempt saved. Divine Lunga from Zimbabwe has a left-footed shot from long range on the left, but Matthieu Epolo from Congo DR saves it in the bottom left corner.
Daniel Msendami from Zimbabwe wins a free kick on the left wing.
Samuel Moutoussamy from Congo DR commits a foul.
Substitution for Congo DR: Simon Banza comes on for Yoane Wissa.
Substitution for Congo DR: Théo Bongonda comes on for Nathanaël Mbuku.
Substitution for Zimbabwe: Abubakar Moffat comes on for Tawanda Chirewa.
Foul committed by Abubakar Moffat of Zimbabwe.
Nathanaël Mbuku from Congo DR is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Marshall Munetsi from Zimbabwe takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it goes high and wide to the left. He was assisted by Emmanuel Jalai with a cross.
Tawanda Chirewa from Zimbabwe is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Congo DR).
Divine Lunga from Zimbabwe is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Nathanaël Mbuku from Congo DR commits a foul.
Edo Kayembe's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Brian Cipenga.
Sean Fusire from Zimbabwe is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Brian Cipenga of Congo DR.
Substitution for Congo DR: Aaron Tshibola comes on for Noah Sadiki.
Attempt saved. Nathanaël Mbuku from Congo DR has his left-footed shot from the right side of the box saved in the center of the goal by Elvis Chipezeze from Zimbabwe. The shot was assisted by Noah Sadiki.
Offside called against Zimbabwe. Daniel Msendami is caught offside.
Offside for Zimbabwe. Tawanda Chirewa is flagged for offside.
Attempt missed by Daniel Msendami from Zimbabwe. He takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the left. Marvelous Nakamba provided the assist.
Corner awarded to Zimbabwe after Noah Sadiki concedes.
Corner awarded to Zimbabwe after Yoane Wissa concedes.
Emmanuel Jalai from Zimbabwe wins a free kick on the right wing.
Noah Sadiki from Congo DR commits a foul.
Substitution for Congo DR: Edo Kayembe comes on for Ngal'ayel Mukau.
Corner awarded to Zimbabwe after Axel Tuanzebe concedes.
Attempt missed. Yoane Wissa from Congo DR takes a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right, but it goes close and misses to the right.
Yoane Wissa from Congo DR hits the right post with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, assisted by Samuel Moutoussamy.
Substitution for Zimbabwe: Divine Lunga comes on for Shane Maroodza.
Substitution for Zimbabwe: Daniel Msendami comes on for Bill Antonio.
Attempt missed. Marshall Munetsi from Zimbabwe takes a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes close but misses to the left. He was assisted by Sean Fusire.
Yoane Wissa from Congo DR misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it just a bit too high. The cross was assisted by Nathanaël Mbuku.
Marshall Munetsi from Zimbabwe is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Brian Cipenga of Congo DR.
Elvis Chipezeze from Zimbabwe is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Yoane Wissa from Congo DR commits a foul.
Attempt missed. Bill Antonio from Zimbabwe takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high.
Attempt saved. Yoane Wissa from Congo DR has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Elvis Chipezeze from Zimbabwe. Nathanaël Mbuku provided the assist with a cross.
Substitution for Zimbabwe: Emmanuel Jalai comes on for Tawanda Maswanhise.
Thando Ngwenya commits a foul for Zimbabwe.
Noah Sadiki from Congo DR is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Substitution for Zimbabwe: Sean Fusire comes on for Andy Rinomhota.
The second half begins with Zimbabwe trailing 0-2 against Congo DR.
Substitution for Congo DR: Brian Cipenga comes on for Junior Kadile.
The first half ends with Zimbabwe trailing 0-2 against Congo DR.
assist: Yoane Wissa
Goal! Congo DR leads 2-0 against Zimbabwe. Samuel Moutoussamy scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Yoane Wissa after a fast break.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Munashe Garan'anga commits a foul for Zimbabwe.
Noah Sadiki from Congo DR is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Attempt saved. Tawanda Chirewa's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner by Matthieu Epolo. The assist came from Tawanda Maswanhise.
Attempt missed. Yoane Wissa from Congo DR has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box that goes close but misses to the right. He was assisted by Samuel Moutoussamy after a fast break.
Attempt missed. Marshall Munetsi's header from the center of the box goes wide to the left. Tawanda Chirewa provided the cross after a corner.
Corner awarded to Zimbabwe after a concession by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Attempt saved. Thando Ngwenya from Zimbabwe has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Matthieu Epolo from Congo DR saves it in the center of the goal. The shot was assisted by Marshall Munetsi.
Attempt saved. Matthieu Epolo from Congo DR saves a left-footed shot from Tawanda Chirewa of Zimbabwe, who was positioned on the left side of the box.
Andy Rinomhota from Zimbabwe wins a free kick on the right wing.
Joris Kayembe from Congo DR commits a foul.
Attempt missed. Marshall Munetsi's header from the center of the box goes wide to the left. Tawanda Chirewa provided the assist with a cross after a set piece situation.
Thando Ngwenya from Zimbabwe is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Samuel Moutoussamy of Congo DR commits a foul.
assist: Brian Cipenga
Goal! Congo DR leads 1-0 against Zimbabwe as Yoane Wissa scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner after a corner kick.
Congo DR wins a corner after Munashe Garan'anga concedes.
Noah Sadiki's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Samuel Moutoussamy.
Handball called on Tawanda Chirewa from Zimbabwe.
Attempt blocked. Joris Kayembe from Congo DR has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that is blocked.
Marshall Munetsi is caught offside for Zimbabwe.
Andy Rinomhota from Zimbabwe wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Junior Kadile from Congo DR commits a foul.
Marshall Munetsi from Zimbabwe wins a free kick on the right wing.
Junior Kadile from Congo DR commits a foul.
Junior Kadile Yellow CardJunior Kadile from Congo DR receives a yellow card for a foul.
Yoane Wissa of Congo DR is caught offside.
Bill Antonio from Zimbabwe wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Noah Sadiki commits a foul for Congo DR.
Thando Ngwenya of Zimbabwe is caught offside.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Andy Rinomhota from Zimbabwe wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Junior Kadile from Congo DR commits a foul.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Elvis Chipezeze from Zimbabwe.
Nathanaël Mbuku from Congo DR commits a foul.
Elvis Chipezeze from Zimbabwe is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Nathanaël Mbuku from Congo DR takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it goes close and misses the top right corner. Noah Sadiki provided the assist with a cross.
Offside called against Zimbabwe. Tawanda Maswanhise is caught offside.
Marvelous Nakamba commits a foul for Zimbabwe.
Noah Sadiki from Congo DR is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Offside called against Zimbabwe. Tawanda Maswanhise is caught offside.
Foul committed by Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Congo DR).
Shane Maroodza from Zimbabwe is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Delay in the match in Congo DR.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
First half begins.
Zimbabwe and DR Congo both won their opening qualifiers, setting up an early top-of-the-table showdown at the National Sports Stadium. It's the first time in five years the Warriors have hosted the Leopards, adding extra weight to a fixture that could shape the early Group E pecking order.
