DR Congo lost to Chile in a friendly match, the match was played behind closed doors due to Ebola concerns.
Key facts
- •The match between DR Congo and Chile was played behind closed doors in Orleans, France.
- •Chile won the match 2-1 with goals from Dario Osorio and Matias Sepulveda.
- •Joris Kayembe scored for the Congolese side in the 88th minute.
- •The Congolese team will travel to Houston for the World Cup.
- •US officials require players and staff to have been outside the DRC for 21 days and symptom-free before entering the country for the World Cup.
- •DR Congo will face Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan in the World Cup.
The Democratic Republic of Congo lost 2-1 to Chile in a friendly match played in Orleans, France. The match was originally scheduled to take place in Cadiz but was switched due to Ebola concerns. The Congolese team will now travel to Houston for the World Cup.
Match Details
The match was played behind closed doors on Tuesday. Dario Osorio scored for Chile in the 52nd minute, and Matias Sepulveda added a second goal four minutes from time. Joris Kayembe scored for the Congolese side in the 88th minute.
World Cup Preparations
The Congolese team will travel to Houston on Thursday and open their Group K campaign against Portugal six days later. They will also face Colombia and Uzbekistan in the tournament.
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Channel NewsAsia.
