**Bernardo Silva was Manchester City’s only representative in Portugal’s 1-1 draw with DR Congo on Wednesday night, tactically withdrawn at the half-time interval.**
An impressive **DR Congo** side threw a spanner in the works for **Portugal’s** World Cup opener, fighting back to secure a well-earned 1-1 draw at Houston Stadium, after midfielder **João Neves** put [**Roberto Martínez’s** men](https://cityxtra.co.uk/48436/ruben-dias-sparks-portugal-injury-concern-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-opener-against-dr-congo/) ahead in the sixth minute with a sharp header.
Despite monopolising possession, the Seleção failed to turn their dominance into clear-cut opportunities and were punished deep into first-half injury time as an unmarked **Yoane Wissa** capitalised on a fine **Arthur Masuaku** delivery to nod home from close range.
The world’s 46th-ranked nation proved to be a formidable adversary 52 years after their debut in the competition, executing a disciplined defensive game plan while remaining hazardous on the counter-attack, with **Cédric Bakambu** rattling the woodwork.
Meanwhile, [**Cristiano Ronaldo** made history by matching **Lionel Messi’s**](https://cityxtra.co.uk/36937/erling-haaland-issues-humbles-response-to-comparisons-with-cristiano-ronaldo-and-lionel-messi/) record of appearing in six different World Cup finals, though the 41-year-old was left frustrated in his pursuit of becoming the first player to score in six separate editions.
The veteran forward squandered Portugal’s best late chances, dragging two second-half cutbacks wide from substitute **Francisco Conceição**, leaving Neves’ early header as the heavy favorites’ solitary shot on target during a toothless team performance.
45 Minutes23 Touches17 Accurate Passes94% Pass Accuracy4 Passes Into Final Third1 Tackle1 Recovery1 Ground Duel Won
1 Accurate Long Ball
**_Matheus Nunes was an unused substitute in the match_**_**.**_
**_Ruben Dias was unavailable for Portugal vs DR Congo due to a lack of match fitness._**
**Data courtesy of FotMob.**