Two big Group K fixtures of the FIFA World Cup are underway. In the Colombia versus DR Congo clash, Daniel Muñoz struck in the 75th minute to put Colombia 1-0 ahead. Earlier in the day, Portugal had already delivered a one-sided 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in the same group.
Muñoz breaks the deadlock in the 75th minute
The match had been a tight, tense affair until the 75th minute, when Daniel Muñoz found the net for Colombia. His goal handed Colombia a 1-0 lead over DR Congo at a stage of the game where both sides had been struggling to break through.
DR Congo refuses to fold
Despite trailing, DR Congo did not give up the fight. In the closing stages, goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi made a crucial save that kept his side in the contest and denied Colombia the chance to double their lead, keeping the match alive right up to the final whistle.
Portugal's dominant win
Earlier on the same day, Portugal put on a commanding display, beating Uzbekistan 5-0 in their Group K encounter. The result served as an early statement of intent from Portugal, who now sit firmly on top of the group standings.
What it means for Group K, and the Ronaldo angle
With Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia and DR Congo sharing Group K, Portugal's big win has piled pressure on the other three sides, while the Colombia-DR Congo result is being viewed as significant for the race to secure the group's other qualifying spot. According to news reports, this tournament is also being seen as possibly Cristiano Ronaldo's last major shot at World Cup glory, adding extra weight to how closely fans are watching Portugal's campaign.
