Cipenga gives DR Congo early lead over England at World Cup
Short overview
Brian Cipenga scored an early goal to give DR Congo a shock lead against England in their World Cup last-32 match in Atlanta.
Brian Cipenga scored an early goal to give DR Congo a shock lead against England in their World Cup last-32 match in Atlanta.
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