Title: Friendly match between the DRC and New Zealand: a balanced result
Introduction :
On October 13, the DRC Leopards faced the New Zealand All Whites in an international friendly match. This match took place at Murcia Stadium in Spain, and it ended in a 1-1 draw. In this article, we will look back at the highlights of this match and analyze the teams’ performances.
The DRC opens the scoring:
After a balanced first half and chances on both sides, the DRC players managed to open the scoring at the start of the second half. It was Cédric Bakambu who gave his team the lead in the 46th minute, scoring his first goal despite a drought at the club. This achievement galvanized the Leopards who tried to preserve their advantage until the end of the match.
New Zealand equalize in added time:
Unfortunately for the DRC, the All Whites managed to come back to the score in the final moments of the match. Following a penalty obtained, they converted this opportunity into a goal, making the score 1-1. A frustrating end to the match for the Leopards who saw their victory narrowly escape them.
Next challenges for the DRC:
Despite this draw, the Leopards can learn from this meeting. The players will have the opportunity to catch up in their next friendly match against the Palancas Negras of Angola, which will take place on October 17 in Portugal. This will be an opportunity for the Congolese team to work on its weak points and continue its preparation for the final phase of the CAN.
Conclusion :
The friendly match between the DRC and New Zealand ended in a balanced result of 1-1. Despite their advantage in the score, the Leopards saw the All Whites come back in added time. This friendly match allowed both teams to prepare for their next challenges. We hope that the DRC will learn lessons from this meeting and display better performances in future matches.