New Zealand’s All Whites faced Democratic Republic of Congo’s Leopards in an international friendly on October 13 in Murcia, Spain. Despite an intense first half, the score was still 0-0 at the break.
From the start of the second half, Cédric Bakambu opened the scoring for the DRC in the 46th minute. The Leopards managed to preserve this lead until the end of regulation time. However, in the final moments of the match, New Zealand managed to equalize thanks to a penalty converted by Chris Wood in the 91st minute. The match therefore ended with a score of 1-1.
This result marks a solid performance for the DRC against a New Zealand team renowned for its robustness. The Leopards were able to stand up to their opponents and demonstrate their talent on the field.
This friendly match constitutes important preparation for the DRC who will now turn their attention to their next clash against the Palancas Negras of Angola on October 17 in Lisbon, Portugal. This meeting will allow the Leopards to continue to prepare for their next challenges.
DRC supporters can be proud of their team’s performance during this friendly match. The players showed great determination and great technical mastery. They thus continue to build their preparation for the next challenges that await them.
Stay tuned for more information on the results and performance of the DRC national team in the upcoming matches. The Leopards have a talented and promising squad, and we can’t wait to see what they can accomplish in the months to come.