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HT: England 🇬🇧 0-1 🇨🇩 DR Congo

The numbers tell a fascinating story: England has controlled the game, but DR Congo has controlled the outcome.

📊 By the Numbers
⚽ Possession: 59% – 41%
🎯 Expected Goals (xG): 1.26 – 0.69
🥅 Shots: 8 – 3
🔥 Big Chances: 5 – 1
📍 Final Third Entries: 41 – 20
🎯 Accurate Passes: 252 – 170

England has spent most of the half in the DR Congo's territory, but possession hasn't translated into goals.

Can England move the ball quicker and stretch DR Congo's defensive shape, or will DR Congo continue to frustrate the Three Lions and protect their lead?

🇿🇦 South Africa vs Canada 🇨🇦

Head-to-Head:
Only the 2nd time they meet. Bafana Bafana won 2-0 in 2007.

Canada’s record vs Africa:
2 competitive games, 2 losses.

Firsts time Both nations are in the World Cup knockout rounds 🔥

🔑 Three Key Battles
1️⃣ Sithole & Mofokeng vs Lee Kang-in

If South Africa can stop Lee Kang-in from receiving freely between the lines, Korea's creativity drops significantly.

2️⃣ South Africa's Fullbacks vs Korea's Wing-backs

Korea's system depends heavily on width.

If Modiba and Maseko can pin the wing-backs back, South Africa can reduce Korea's attacking threat.

3️⃣ Makgopa vs Korea's Back Three

Makgopa will likely be isolated for long periods.

His hold-up play could be crucial in helping South Africa relieve pressure and launch counterattacks.

Quick Tactical Read (Based on the Formation)

🇿🇦 South Africa (4-2-3-1)

The double pivot gives protection in front of the defence.
Sithole and Mofokeng will be key in transitions.
Apollois and Modiba provide width.
Makgopa is the focal point up front.

🇰🇷 South Korea (3-4-2-1)

Looking to dominate possession with an extra centre-back.
Lee Kang-in and Paik are expected to operate between the lines.
Wing-backs provide width and overloads.
Hwang Hee-chan will be a major threat running behind the defence.

(Image: Sofa score)

TACTICAL ANALYSIS: ENGLAND 0-0 GHANA

England dominated possession (60.5%) and completed 586 passes, but Ghana's defensive structure frustrated the Three Lions throughout the match.

🔒 Ghana won 69% of aerial duels
🛡️ 39 clearances
⚔️ 22 tackles
🧤 Benjamin Asare made 3 important saves

Carlos Queiroz set his side up in a compact shape, closing central spaces and forcing England wide. Despite 19 shots and 88 final-third entries, England couldn't find a breakthrough.

📊 England controlled the ball.
🇬🇭 Ghana controlled the spaces.

A disciplined defensive performance earned the Black Stars a valuable point and kept their qualification hopes alive.

🇬🇭 TACTICAL TAKE

Carlos Queiroz delivered a defensive masterclass as Ghana frustrated England in a 0-0 draw.

📊 39 Clearances
💪 69% Aerial Duels Won
🛡️ 8 Interceptions
🧤 3 Saves by Benjamin Asare

England had the ball.

Ghana had the organization.

A valuable point that keeps the Black Stars firmly in the fight for qualification.

Ghana: 0-0 :Panama
HT

I'm afraid Panama can win this game

Messi has scored his 15th goal in the FIFA World Cup.