"Axel Tuanzebe made the all-important impact in the 100th minute, scoring from inside the six-yard box after Jamaica failed to deal with an in-swinging corner, and that was enough for Congo to book their trip to North America this summer."
"Congo produced 1.45 expected goals (xG) from 19 shots while restricting Jamaica to 0.3 xG from just six attempts, showcasing their dominance in the match."
"Cedric Bakambu led the charge from the front, recording the most shots (five), most shots on target (two), most touches in the box (eight), and creating one chance."
DR Congo secured their place in the World Cup by defeating Jamaica 1-0 in the intercontinental play-off final. Axel Tuanzebe scored the decisive goal in the 100th minute. The match was competitive, with both teams having opportunities, but Congo's resilience shone through. They produced 1.45 expected goals from 19 shots, while Jamaica managed only 0.3 xG from six attempts. Despite not scoring, Cedric Bakambu was instrumental in the attack, leading in shots and touches in the box.
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