Colombia edges DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockout stage

Daniel Muñoz helped Colombia break through Congo’s stingy defense and advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 1-0 win Tuesday night.

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Daniel Muñoz helped Colombia break through the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s stingy defense and advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 1-0 win Tuesday night.

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Muñoz scored in the 76th minute after the Colombians had been held back by a strong performance from Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi, who made five difficult saves in the first 20 minutes.

Mpasi had no chance to stop Muñoz’s left-footed strike from inside the area after the ball deflected off a defender. It was Muñoz’s second goal in the tournament.