DR Congo vs Ethiopia LIVE Score Updates (1-1)

DR Congo and Ethiopia Played Out a 1-1 Draw in Their FIFA World Cup Qualifier

DR Congo and Ethiopia played out a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup qualifier on Thursday. The result leaves DR Congo in third place in Group A, level on points with Benin but behind South Africa on goal difference. Ethiopia is bottom of the group with just one point from their three games. DR Congo took the lead in the 12th minute through Ben Malango. The striker latched onto a long ball from the back and fired past Ethiopia goalkeeper Teklemariam Shanko. Ethiopia equalized in the 45th minute through Getaneh Kebede. The midfielder took advantage of a defensive error from DR Congo and fired home from close range. The second half was a cagey affair, with neither side able to find a winner. DR Congo had the better chances, but they were unable to make them count. The result leaves DR Congo's hopes of reaching the World Cup hanging in the balance. They will need to win their remaining two games and hope that other results go their way. Ethiopia, meanwhile, are all but out of contention.

Match Highlights

* DR Congo took the lead in the 12th minute through Ben Malango. * Ethiopia equalized in the 45th minute through Getaneh Kebede. * The second half was a cagey affair, with neither side able to find a winner.

What's Next?

DR Congo will face South Africa in their next match on September 6th. Ethiopia will face Benin on the same day.