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Portugal Coach Defends 'Important' Cristiano Ronaldo After Scoreless Outing vs. DR Congo

  • Portugal were surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo, who earned their first World Cup point in 52 years with a stoppage-time equalizer.
  • Yoane Wissa scored Congo’s first-ever World Cup goal, a historic moment celebrated by fans despite many Congolese being unable to travel because of Ebola-related restrictions.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo — one of only two players to appear in six World Cups and the oldest outfield starter — had a frustrating match with no shots on target and missed key chances.
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