DR Congo Lead England 1-0 at Half-Time

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DR Congo Lead England 1-0 at Half-Time

Congo head into the half-time with a 1-0 lead after Brian Cipenga struck in the seventh minute of their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash. England thought they had a route back into the match, but a first-half penalty was waved away after Harry Kane went down, leaving the Three Lions trailing at the break.

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