DR Congo 1-0 Jamaica Player Ratings: Axel Tuanzebe Ends DR Congo's 52-Year Wait for World Cup Qualification

The World Cup Qualification Inter-confederation final featuring DR Congo and Jamaica panned out to be a tight affair as no team was able to score in the first half. The two sides shared almost equal ball possession and controlled the game in phases.

The DR Congo national football team, however, looked more threatening in terms of attacks as they registered more shots on target than Jamaica in the first half. Finally, Tuanzebe's extra-time winner secured the World Cup spot for DR Congo, who are returning to the showpiece event for the first time since 1974.

The Jamaica national football team improved their game after the break and showed their forward strength. Despite some good midfield performances, neither Jamaica nor DR Congo was able to break the deadlock in the World Cup qualifier. Both teams made several substitutions after the hour mark in search of the winner.

After the 90-minute play ended goalless, things had to be settled in the extra time, or it might even force a penalty shootout. The DR Congo national football team lit up the final in the 100th minute as Burnley's Axel Tuanzebe gave hope for the WC Qualification with a crucial goal. The VAR reviewed the goal and DR Congo went into the break with a lead.

Congo strengthened their defence with some substitutions in the dying minutes of the extra time, as Jamaica pushed for the equaliser.

This Sportsdunia live article reflects on DR Congo vs Jamaica player ratings from the qualifying playoff final.

DR Congo Player Ratings vs Jamaica

Check out DR Congo player ratings from the match:

Jamaica Player Ratings vs DR Congo

Let's have a look at Jamaica player ratings from the WC Qualifier inter-confederation final:

Man of the Match

Sportsdunia's player of the match in DR Congo vs Jamaica was Axel Tuanzebe, who struck the winner for DR Congo.