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England 2-1 DR Congo: The 'Three Lions' return from the brink thanks to a stellar Harry Kane
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England 2-1 DR Congo: The 'Three Lions' return from the brink thanks to a stellar Harry Kane

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to lead England to a 2-1 comeback victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • England advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup after overcoming a deficit and a strong defensive performance from their opponents.
  • Kane's goals brought his tournament total to five, placing him second in the scoring charts.

Harry Kane proved his leadership once again, driving England to a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against the Democratic Republic of Congo and securing their place in the World Cup quarterfinals. The "Three Lions" faced a stern test, falling behind early but ultimately triumphing thanks to their captain's late heroics.

The Congolese team put up a formidable defense, frustrating England's attacking efforts and holding onto a 1-0 lead until the final quarter of the match. Kipenga scored in the 7th minute, stunning the English side. England struggled to create clear-cut chances against the well-organized African defense for much of the game.

However, Kane emerged as the decisive force. In the 75th minute, he leveled the score with a powerful header. Just six minutes later, in the 86th minute, he completed the turnaround with an impressive shot that reached 110 kilometers per hour, sealing the win for England.

With these two goals, Kane reached five for the tournament, tying him for second place in the top scorers' list. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappรฉ remain at the top with six goals each.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.