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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Angelica Medina

Colombia lay down gauntlet to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal with DR Congo victory

Colombia's Daniel Munoz celebrates scoring the winning goal agains DR Congo - (Reuters)

Daniel Munoz fired Colombia into the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday, sealing a 1-0 win over DR Congo in Group K after goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi had threatened to turn the match into ⁠a night of frustration.

Munoz struck the winner from the right side of the penalty area in the 76th minute, finally beating Mpasi - who had repeatedly denied Colombia with an inspired performance.

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