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Kane's Brace Seals England's World Cup Comeback Win
1 Jul
Summary
- Harry Kane scored twice in the second half to secure England's victory.
- DR Congo took an early lead through Brian Cipenga in the seventh minute.
- Kane's late goals propelled England into the World Cup Round of 16.
England secured their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory against DR Congo. The match, held at the Atlanta Stadium, saw DR Congo take an unexpected early lead in the seventh minute with Brian Cipenga's first international goal.
Despite facing a resolute DR Congo defense and exceptional goalkeeping from Lionel Mpasi-Nzau, England found their breakthrough in the second half. Superstar Harry Kane netted a crucial equalizer with a header in the 75th minute. Kane then completed the comeback in spectacular fashion, scoring a world-class winner 11 minutes from time.
The victory was particularly significant for Kane, who not only rescued England from potential elimination but also made history. His brace brought his World Cup tally to 13 goals, surpassing Pelé's record of 12. Substitutes Anthony Gordon also made a notable impact, providing two assists after coming on in the 60th minute.
