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Colombia Squeeze Past DR Congo to Reach Round of 32

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Colombia advanced to the Round of 32 with a narrow victory over DR Congo, with Muñoz delivering the decisive blow in the 76th minute after a long evening of frustration against a resilient Congolese side.

The match turned on one moment of quality from Muñoz, whose late strike finally broke through a DR Congo defensive effort that had been marshalled by an outstanding display from goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi. The Congolese shot-stopper had kept Colombia at bay for the majority of the contest, denying chance after chance before Muñoz found the net.

Colombia's clinical finish, albeit late, proved just enough to seal progression and set up a place in the next round of the competition.

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