1' Zambia kick-off the first half - the match is underway!

1'

In the minute 1, Bamlak Tessema Weyesa awards DR Congo a goal kick.

2'

Bamlak Tessema Weyesa signals a DR Congo throw-in in Zambia's half.

3' Zambia awarded a free kick in their own half.

3'

In the minute 3, DR Congo have a dangerous throw-in.

4'

Gael Kakuta (DR Congo) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.

4'

DR Congo to take a throw-in in Zambia territory.

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In the minute 4, DR Congo's Charles Pickel gets his shot away but it misses the target.

4' Zambia have a goal kick.

6'

DR Congo awarded a throw-in in their own half.

6' In the minute 6, Throw-in for Zambia in their own half.

8'

Bamlak Tessema Weyesa signals a free kick to DR Congo in their own half.

9'

DR Congo's Gael Kakuta misses with an attempt on goal.

9' In the minute 9, Ball goes out of play for a Zambia goal kick.

10'

Bamlak Tessema Weyesa signals a free kick to DR Congo.

11'

Can DR Congo get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Zambia's half?

12'

In the minute 12, DR Congo awarded a free kick in their own half.

13' Throw-in for Zambia at Laurent Pokou Stadium.

15' Throw-in Zambia.

16'

In the minute 16, DR Congo have been awarded a corner by Bamlak Tessema Weyesa.

16'

Theo Bongonda (DR Congo) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.

16' Ball safe as Zambia is awarded a throw-in in their half.

17' In the minute 17, Goal kick for Zambia at Laurent Pokou Stadium.

18'

Can Zambia get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in DR Congo's half?

20'

Ball safe as DR Congo is awarded a throw-in in their half.

21'

In the minute 21, Bamlak Tessema Weyesa signals a DR Congo throw-in in Zambia's half.

21' Throw-in for Zambia at Laurent Pokou Stadium.

22' Bamlak Tessema Weyesa signals a free kick to Zambia in their own half.

23'

In the minute 23, DR Congo needs to be cautious. Zambia have an attacking throw-in.

23' Patson Daka instrumental with a fine assist.

25'

In the minute 25, The match in San Pedro is underway once more.

26'

Bamlak Tessema Weyesa signals a free kick to DR Congo in their own half.

27' Yoane Wissa is on target to level the scores at 1-1.

29' The match at Laurent Pokou Stadium is underway again.

30'

DR Congo are caught offside.

30'

In the minute 30, DR Congo to take a throw-in in Zambia territory.

30'

DR Congo drive upfield and Cedric Bakambu gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Zambia defender.

31'

Bamlak Tessema Weyesa signals a throw-in for DR Congo, close to Zambia's area.

31' In the minute 31, Zambia awarded a free kick in their own half.

31'

Yoane Wissa for DR Congo drives towards goal at Laurent Pokou Stadium. But the finish is unsuccessful.

32' Bamlak Tessema Weyesa signals a free kick to Zambia in their own half.

34'

In the minute 34, Free kick DR Congo.

36'

DR Congo are pushing forward but Gedeon Kalulu's finish is wide of the goal.

36' Goal kick for Zambia at Laurent Pokou Stadium.

37'

In the minute 37, In San Pedro Zambia attack through Patson Daka. The finish is off target, however.

37'

Ball goes out of play for a DR Congo goal kick.

39'

Corner awarded to DR Congo.

39' In the minute 39, Throw-in for Zambia in their own half.

40'

DR Congo push forward at Laurent Pokou Stadium and Theo Bongonda gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Zambia defence.

41'

DR Congo have been awarded a corner by Bamlak Tessema Weyesa.

44'

In the minute 44, Zambia to take a throw-in in DR Congo territory.

44'

DR Congo are coming forward and Yoane Wissa gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

44' Zambia have a goal kick.

45' + 1 In the minute 45, The 1st half is prolonged by 4 minutes of added time.

45' + 1

DR Congo awarded a free kick in their own half.

45' + 1

Bamlak Tessema Weyesa signals a free kick to DR Congo.

45' + 3

In the minute 45, Corner awarded to DR Congo.

45' + 3 Throw-in Zambia.

45' + 3

Play has been interrupted briefly in San Pedro to check on Yoane Wissa, who is grimacing with pain.

45' + 4 In the minute 45, Play has been resumed.

45' + 4

Bamlak Tessema Weyesa signals a free kick to DR Congo in their own half.

45' + 5 Yoane Wissa is back on his feet again.

45' In the minute 45, The ref's whistle signals the end of the first-half.

46'

Bamlak Tessema Weyesa blows to start the second-half. DR Congo with the kick-off.

46' Zambia awarded a throw-in in their own half.

46'

In the minute 46, DR Congo's Cedric Bakambu breaks free at Laurent Pokou Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

46' Bamlak Tessema Weyesa awards Zambia a goal kick.

46'

Throw-in for DR Congo in their own half.

46'

Throw-in for DR Congo in their own half.

47' In the minute 47, Bamlak Tessema Weyesa awards Zambia a goal kick.

48'

Can Zambia capitalize from this throw-in deep inside DR Congo's half?

48'

Can Zambia capitalize from this throw-in deep inside DR Congo's half?

49'

Throw-in for DR Congo at Laurent Pokou Stadium.

49'

Throw-in for DR Congo at Laurent Pokou Stadium.

50' In the minute 50, Free kick Zambia.

50' Throw-in for Zambia close to the penalty box.

51' Kings Kangwa (Zambia) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.

51'

In the minute 51, Cedric Bakambu of DR Congo gets in a strike, but is off target.

51' Goal kick for Zambia at Laurent Pokou Stadium.

51'

In the minute 51, Cedric Bakambu of DR Congo gets in a strike, but is off target.

51' Goal kick for Zambia at Laurent Pokou Stadium.

52'

Free kick DR Congo.

52'

Free kick DR Congo.

53'

In the minute 53, DR Congo have a dangerous throw-in.

53'

In the minute 53, DR Congo have a dangerous throw-in.

53'

DR Congo pushes forward through Gael Kakuta, whose finish on goal is saved.

53'

DR Congo pushes forward through Gael Kakuta, whose finish on goal is saved.

55'

Gael Kakuta of DR Congo gets in a strike, but is off target.

55'

Gael Kakuta of DR Congo gets in a strike, but is off target.

55' In the minute 55, Ball goes out of play for a Zambia goal kick.

55'

Zambia's Emmanuel Banda has been booked in San Pedro.

55'

Zambia's Emmanuel Banda has been booked in San Pedro.

55'

Bamlak Tessema Weyesa signals a free kick to DR Congo.

57'

In the minute 57, Arthur Masuaku of DR Congo smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

57'

In the minute 57, Arthur Masuaku of DR Congo smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

57'

Can Zambia get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in DR Congo's half?

57'

Can Zambia get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in DR Congo's half?

57'

Ball safe as DR Congo is awarded a throw-in in their half.

57'

Ball safe as DR Congo is awarded a throw-in in their half.

58'

In the minute 58, Yoane Wissa for DR Congo gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

58'

In the minute 58, Yoane Wissa for DR Congo gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

58' Zambia have a goal kick.

60' Zambia awarded a throw-in in their own half.

66'

In the minute 66, DR Congo have been awarded a corner by Bamlak Tessema Weyesa.

66'

In the minute 66, DR Congo have been awarded a corner by Bamlak Tessema Weyesa.

66'

Corner awarded to DR Congo.

66'

Corner awarded to DR Congo.

67'

DR Congo drives forward and Gael Kakuta gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

67' In the minute 67, Zambia awarded a free kick in their own half.

68'

Bamlak Tessema Weyesa signals a Zambia throw-in in DR Congo's half.

68'

Bamlak Tessema Weyesa signals a Zambia throw-in in DR Congo's half.

68'

Throw-in DR Congo.

68'

Throw-in DR Congo.

71'

In the minute 71, Zambia needs to be cautious. DR Congo have an attacking throw-in.

71'

In the minute 71, Zambia needs to be cautious. DR Congo have an attacking throw-in.

71'

DR Congo make their 1 substitution with Mechak Elia replacing Gael Kakuta.

72'

Important block from the Zambia defence as Theo Bongonda fires in a strike for DR Congo.

72'

Important block from the Zambia defence as Theo Bongonda fires in a strike for DR Congo.

72'

In the minute 72, DR Congo have been awarded a corner by Bamlak Tessema Weyesa.

72'

In the minute 72, DR Congo have been awarded a corner by Bamlak Tessema Weyesa.

72' Goal kick for Zambia at Laurent Pokou Stadium.

73'

DR Congo to take a throw-in in Zambia territory.

73'

DR Congo to take a throw-in in Zambia territory.

73'

In the minute 73, Theo Bongonda for DR Congo gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

73'

In the minute 73, Theo Bongonda for DR Congo gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

73' Ball goes out of play for a Zambia goal kick.

74' Throw-in for Zambia in their own half.

75'

In the minute 75, Can DR Congo get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Zambia's half?

75'

In the minute 75, Can DR Congo get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Zambia's half?

76' Lameck Banda is on a sub for Lubambo Musonda for Zambia.

77' Zambia awarded a throw-in in their own half.

78'

In the minute 78, DR Congo's Yoane Wissa gets in a shot on goal at Laurent Pokou Stadium. But the effort is unsuccessful.

79' Attention is being given to Zambia’s Patson Daka and play has been suspended briefly.

80' Play has been resumed.

80' In the minute 80, Zambia have a goal kick.

80' Zambia’s Patson Daka is on his feet again at Laurent Pokou Stadium.

81'

Sebastien Desabre (DR Congo) is making a 2 substitution, with Simon Banza replacing Cedric Bakambu.

81'

Sebastien Desabre (DR Congo) is making a 2 substitution, with Simon Banza replacing Cedric Bakambu.

82'

In the minute 82, Bamlak Tessema Weyesa signals a DR Congo throw-in in Zambia's half.

82'

In the minute 82, Bamlak Tessema Weyesa signals a DR Congo throw-in in Zambia's half.

84'

DR Congo are in shooting range from this free kick.

84'

DR Congo are in shooting range from this free kick.

85'

DR Congo's Arthur Masuaku gets his shot away but it misses the target.

85'

DR Congo's Arthur Masuaku gets his shot away but it misses the target.

85' In the minute 85, Zambia have a goal kick.

86'

In San Pedro DR Congo drive forward through Simon Banza. His shot is on target but it's saved.

86'

In San Pedro DR Congo drive forward through Simon Banza. His shot is on target but it's saved.

87' Free kick Zambia.

88'

In the minute 88, Can DR Congo get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Zambia's half?

88'

In the minute 88, Can DR Congo get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Zambia's half?

88'

In San Pedro, Yoane Wissa of DR Congo is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.

88'

In San Pedro, Yoane Wissa of DR Congo is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.

89' Zambia advance rapidly upfield but Bamlak Tessema Weyesa blows for offside.

90' Zambia awarded a free kick in their own half.

90'

Gedeon Kalulu (DR Congo) gets a yellow card.

90'

Gedeon Kalulu (DR Congo) gets a yellow card.

90'

Zambia to take a throw-in in DR Congo territory.

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