Munoz's Late Strike Secures 1-0 Win for Colombia Over Congo DR
June 24, 2026 ยท By yayscore Newsroom
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Daniel Munoz scored in the 76th minute to give Colombia a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Congo DR in their second World Cup Group Stage match.
Colombia secured a vital three points in their second World Cup Group Stage encounter against Congo DR, thanks to a late goal from Daniel Munoz. The match was a largely cagey affair, with Colombia dominating possession but struggling to break down a resilient Congo DR defense. Both sides made multiple substitutions to inject fresh energy and alter tactics in the second half.
The game's turning point came in the 76th minute when Colombia's sustained pressure finally paid off. Daniel Munoz found the back of the net after an assist from J. Quintero, sparking celebrations and breaking the deadlock. Prior to the goal, the match saw tactical changes, with notable substitutions including J. Cordoba and J. Quintero coming on for Colombia in the 58th minute, and S. Banza replacing C. Bakambu for Congo DR in the 57th minute.
Congo DR attempted to respond, making a final substitution in the 82nd minute with N. Mbuku replacing S. Moutoussamy, but they couldn't find an equalizer. The closing stages of the match saw yellow cards for Congo DR's C. Pickel and Colombia's J. Lerma for unsporting conduct and roughing respectively.
This victory is crucial for Colombia, who now have two wins from two matches in the group. For Congo DR, the loss means they will need to regroup quickly and improve their offensive output in their final group match to stand a chance of progressing.