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07/01 11:52 CDT Congo leads England 1-0 at halftime in the round of 32 at the
World Cup
Congo leads England 1-0 at halftime in the round of 32 at the World Cup
By JAMES ROBSON
AP Soccer Writer
ATLANTA (AP) --- Brian Cipenga gave Congo a surprising 1-0 lead over England at
halftime at the World Cup on Wednesday.
Cipenga scored in seventh minute of the round of 32 match to set up the
potential upset at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The Congo forward collected a cross on the left of the box and sent his shot
low past goalkeeper Jordan Pickford at the near post.
England improved after the first-half hydration break with Ezri Konsa
inadvertently deflecting Declan Rice's cross narrowly wide and Jude Bellingham
forcing a save from Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi with a close range header.
England wanted a penalty late in the half when Harry Kane went down under a
challenge from Mpasi, but referee Adham Makhadmeh waved away appeals.
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