The English team avoided a major disaster in the World Cup by coming back from 0-1 against DR Congo. With two goals from Harry Kane in the final minutes, Thomas Tuchel's team secured their place in the round of 16. A match that started with a goal against them in the 7th minute and kept an entire fanbase on edge until the final whistle.
VAR and tactical analysis: keys to the English miracle ⚽
Video assistant referee technology was decisive in validating Kane's second goal, following a millimeter offside review. From a tactical standpoint, Tuchel adjusted the midfield at halftime, sacrificing a winger to gain presence in the opponent's area. Possession data shows 68% for England, but effectiveness came late, when desperation had already set in on the bench.
England wins, but fans are already asking for a cardiologist membership card ❤️🩹
Watching England lose against a team that until recently was looking on a map to find where it is is not something fans forget easily. Kane appeared when the clock was showing stoppage time and people were already calculating the price of the return flight to London. Good thing the VAR doesn't review the heart attacks the team causes. Next match: make sure your defibrillators are ready.