Match Report
4 points for Congo DR (3rd), 0 for Uzbekistan (4th): a 4-point gap. Uzbekistan's recent output lagged their position: 43rd on form over five rounds while 4th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.33/1 for Congo DR and 0.67/3.67 for Uzbekistan (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.49.
Defeat had followed defeat for Uzbekistan — four in succession. The five-game form split read 8/15 points for Congo DR against 1/15 for Uzbekistan.
The venue was Atlanta Stadium, with room for 71,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Uzbekistan led 1-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 3-1.
Goal scorers
Congo DR: Yoane Wissa (68'), Fiston Mayele (78'), Yoane Wissa (90') · Uzbekistan: Eldor Shomurodov (10')
Key stats
Possession: Congo DR 58% · Uzbekistan 42% · Total shots: 19-3 · On target: 4-1 · Corners: 2-4