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1. 90+7'

   That's it for today, Adham Makhadmeh has blown his whistle and the game is over.

2. 90+7'

   The attendance is 68239.

3. 90+7'

   Yoane Wissa (D.R. Congo) failed to convert a mid-range free kick and sends the ball narrowly over the bar.

4. 90+6'

   Jude Bellingham (England) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Adham Makhadmeh with no other option than to blow for a foul.

5. 90+3'

   Axel Tuanzebe (D.R. Congo) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Adham Makhadmeh blows his whistle for a foul.

6. 90+3'

   Fiston Mayele (D.R. Congo) is penalised after knocking an opponent down.

7. 90+2'

   Edo Kayembe (D.R. Congo) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat.

8. 90+1'

   It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Declan Rice as he is replaced by John Stones (England).

9. 90+1'

   Adham Makhadmeh blows his whistle for a foul after Anthony Gordon (England) hacks down one of his opponents.

10. 90'

    We will have 6 min. of added time.

11. 90'

    A short pass finds Harry Kane (England). He spots the keeper off his line and shoots from mid-range, but the ball sails high over the bar.

12. 89'

    Substitution. Arthur Masuaku did his best and is replaced by Joris Kayembe (D.R. Congo).

13. 89'

    Sebastien Desabre decides to make a substitution. Samuel Moutoussamy will be replaced by Fiston Mayele (D.R. Congo).

14. 89'

    A pass by Nico O'Reilly (England) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end. The ball is out of play. D.R. Congo will take a throw-in.

15. 86' 2 - 1

    Harry Kane (England) scores a goal! He picks up a sweet pass and coolly slots the ball into the top right corner.

16. 85'

    Meschack Elia (D.R. Congo) finds himself some space just outside the box, collects a rebound and sends an effort in on goal. Jordan Pickford pulls off a fantastic reflex save to stop the ball going low into the middle of the target.

17. 84'

    A cross into the box from Elliot Anderson (England) is cleared.

18. 83'

    The D.R. Congo players are exchanging some short passes.

19. 82'

    Bukayo Saka (England) attempts to send over a cross in order to find one of his teammates, but an opposition defender averts the danger by intercepting the effort.

20. 81'

    The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Jude Bellingham (England).

21. 80'

    Anthony Gordon (England) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.

22. 80'

    Bukayo Saka (England) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.

23. 79'

    Elliot Anderson (England) makes a yard for himself on the edge of the box after picking up a pass, but produces a poor effort that sails high over the bar.

24. 79'

    Bukayo Saka (England) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.

25. 78'

    Anthony Gordon (England) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.

26. 76'

    Here is a change. Brian Cipenga is going off and Sebastien Desabre gives the last tactical orders to Theo Bongonda (D.R. Congo).

27. 76'

    A substitution has been made. Ngalayel Mukau is replaced by Edo Kayembe (D.R. Congo).

28. 75' 1 - 1

    Harry Kane (England) latches onto a brilliant cross and produces a perfect header that goes inside the left post to give the goalkeeper no chance!

29. 73'

    Jude Bellingham (England) found some space to dink a cross from the side into the box, but it needed to be more precise to threaten the opposition.

30. 73'

    Brian Cipenga (D.R. Congo) brings his opponent down with a tackle and Adham Makhadmeh blows his whistle for a foul.

31. 73'

    The resulting set piece from England is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.

32. 72'

    Bukayo Saka (England) whips the ball into the penalty area, but one of the defenders is alert and spanks it away.

33. 70'

    We are about to witness a substitution. Eberechi Eze (England) is replacing Djed Spence.

34. 68'

    It’s time for the cooling break for the players to take on some fluids. It’s hot out there!

35. 67'

    Foul! Ezri Konsa (England) is penalised for pulling back his opponent.

36. 65'

    It looks like Meschack Elia (D.R. Congo) saw red with that tackle. Adham Makhadmeh won't tolerate such behaviour on the pitch and blows for a foul.

37. 64'

    That's the end of the game for Nathanael Mbuku, who is replaced by Meschack Elia (D.R. Congo).

38. 64'

    A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for D.R. Congo.

39. 63'

    Nathanael Mbuku (D.R. Congo) gets on the end of a pass on the edge of the box but his shot is blocked.

40. 63'

    D.R. Congo take a short corner kick.

41. 62'

    Nathanael Mbuku (D.R. Congo) produces a quality cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball and spanks it away. The referee signals a corner kick to D.R. Congo.

42. 61'

    Thomas Tuchel has decided to make a change. Bukayo Saka (England) replaces Noni Madueke.

43. 61'

    Marcus Rashford goes off the pitch and Anthony Gordon (England) comes on.

44. 60'

    Harry Kane (England) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out.

45. 58'

    Marcus Rashford (England) clips an inviting cross into the box, but there's no one in a position to get on the end of it. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for D.R. Congo.

46. 56'

    4:1 – the corner kicks stats.

47. 54'

    Marcus Rashford (England) climbs high to connect with a cross near the penalty spot but plants a header high over the bar.

48. 51'

    Marcus Rashford (England) and his stunning dribble! He zig-zags through the defence and gets in front of the keeper. He faints to shoot and then suddenly strikes goalwards, but his effort misses the target by a whisker. Very unlucky for Marcus Rashford (England). This could have been a legendary goal.

49. 51'

    The corner is swung in but England can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.

50. 49'

    England can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.

51. 48'

    A pass by Elliot Anderson (England) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end. The ball goes out of play and D.R. Congo will have a goal kick.

52. 48'

    Noni Madueke (England) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.

53. 47'

    Noni Madueke (England) looks to break free, but his touch lets him down and he loses the ball.

54. 46'

    Adham Makhadmeh blows his whistle after Samuel Moutoussamy (D.R. Congo) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle.

55. 46'

    Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from D.R. Congo.

56. 46'

    The game restarts for the second half.

57. 45+7'

    Adham Makhadmeh blows his whistle to signal the end of the first-half action.

58. 45+7'

    Harry Kane (England) misses a big chance from point-blank range as he struck the ball low towards the middle of the goal. His promising effort following the corner kick was, to his disappointment, thwarted by Lionel Mpasi-Nzau with a fabulous save.

59. 45+6'

    Declan Rice (England) takes the ball to the corner flag and sends it into the box.

60. 45+5'

    The linesman raises his flag as one of the players from D.R. Congo was in an offside position.

61. 45+2'

    A brilliant cross into the box finds Jude Bellingham (England), who steers his low header towards the bottom left corner, but the goalkeeper shows all his agility and makes an astonishing save.

62. 45+1'

    Noni Madueke (England) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted.

63. 45'

    The fourth official shows 6 min. of added time.

64. 45'

    Marcus Rashford (England) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.

65. 45' VAR

    Here comes the ref’s decision after the VAR review. It’s not penalty to England as the referee indicates there was no infringement!

66. 44' VAR

    Play continues despite the shouts by some England players for a penalty. Wait! Referee Adham Makhadmeh interrupts the game right now and he will review that decision using VAR! Let's see what happens.

67. 44'

    Harry Kane (England) goes down under a challenge in the box, but the ref immediately waves away the appeals from all players.

68. 42'

    A long pass into the box is latched onto by Yoane Wissa (D.R. Congo), who looks up and slams a terrific shot past the keeper but onto the right post. He did everything right but score!

69. 42'

    Djed Spence (England) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball to safety. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for D.R. Congo.

70. 41'

    Adham Makhadmeh blows his whistle and signals a foul after Samuel Moutoussamy (D.R. Congo) brought his opponent down.

71. 40'

    Nathanael Mbuku (D.R. Congo) whips in the corner, but one of the defending players gets a head on it and intercepts.

72. 39'

    Noni Madueke (England) receives a good pass just outside the box, unleashes a strike from a promising position, but the shot is blocked by the defender.

73. 39'

    Declan Rice (England) takes the free kick from a long way out but the defender manages to get it clear.

74. 38'

    Ngalayel Mukau (D.R. Congo) holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.

75. 38'

    Yoane Wissa (D.R. Congo) was standing in a clear offside position, making it an easy call for the linesman.

76. 37'

    Nico O'Reilly (England) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Adham Makhadmeh blows his whistle for a foul.

77. 36'

    Noni Madueke (England) latches on to a cross on the edge of the box and fires a shot at goal, but his effort was blocked by one of the defenders.

78. 35'

    The ball falls for Marcus Rashford (England) in the box, and he hits a first-time shot at goal that is inadvertently blocked by a defender. A bit unlucky there!

79. 35'

    England seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.

80. 34'

    Nico O'Reilly (England) brings an opponent down and Adham Makhadmeh interrupts the game.

81. 32'

    Brian Cipenga (D.R. Congo) crosses into the box from near the side line, but he doesn't connect as he wanted and it's cleared by the well-organized defence.

82. 30'

    Jude Bellingham (England) escapes his marker to connect with a cross and heads towards the right side of the goal, but the keeper pulls off an excellent save to deny him.

83. 29'

    Noni Madueke (England) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked.

84. 28'

    Noah Sadiki (D.R. Congo) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Adham Makhadmeh had an easy-decision to make.

85. 26'

    The ball is cleared after Noni Madueke (England) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.

86. 23'

    It’s hot out there so the ref signals there will be a cooling break for the players to take on some fluids.

87. 21'

    Marcus Rashford (England) commits a minor foul to interrupt the attacking move of his opponent and is warned by the referee that he will get a yellow card if he does it again.

88. 21'

    A long pass, executed by Jordan Pickford (England), missed the precision to reach his teammates.

89. 19'

    Jude Bellingham (England) makes a bad challenge on his opponent and is booked by the referee.

90. 17'

    Noni Madueke (England) commits a rough challenge and Adham Makhadmeh blows his whistle for a foul.

91. 17'

    Marcus Rashford (England) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Lionel Mpasi-Nzau, who smothers the ball.

92. 16'

    Djed Spence (England) dinks a cross into the box in an attempt to find one of his teammates, but the defence manages to clear.

93. 15'

    A cross by Jude Bellingham (England) from the side of the pitch flies into the box, but fails to find its intended target as the aim was poor.

94. 14'

    Declan Rice (England) fails to deliver a decent cross from the corner and the ball goes out of play.

95. 12'

    Neat passing move from England in order to create new attacking opportunities.

96. 11'

    Adham Makhadmeh blows his whistle. Brian Cipenga (D.R. Congo) commits a foul after dangerous play.

97. 10'

    Lionel Mpasi-Nzau (D.R. Congo) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.

98. 10'

    Lionel Mpasi-Nzau (D.R. Congo) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.

99. 7' 0 - 1

    What a beauty! Brian Cipenga (D.R. Congo) makes contact with a cross on the edge of the box and finishes clinically with a low shot into the bottom left corner.

100. 6'

     Djed Spence (England) sends in a pass which fails to reach any of his teammates.

101. 5'

     Marcus Rashford (England) fails to pick a body out in the box with an over-hit cross to the back post.

102. 3'

     Adham Makhadmeh blows the whistle, Marcus Rashford (England) is penalised for a foul.

103. 2'

     Yoane Wissa (D.R. Congo) finds himself beyond the last defender but the linesman raises his flag for offside.

104. 2'

     Chancel Mbemba (D.R. Congo) attempts to send a pass but the effort is blocked. The ball is out of play. D.R. Congo will have a throw-in.

105. 1'

     Declan Rice (England) makes a driving run into the box but he cannot work any space for a shot. The ball goes out of play and D.R. Congo will have a goal kick.

106. 1'

     England are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.

107. 1'

     Here we go, today's match is starting right now.