‘Feels Like Defeat’: Cancelo Laments Portugal’s Draw with DR Congo

Portugal defender João Cancelo admitted he was deeply disappointed after his side settled for a 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their World Cup opener. He said the result “felt like a defeat” and blamed careless errors and rushed decisions in the final third for their failure to turn possession into clear scoring chances. Cancelo also had a well-taken goal ruled out for offside. The Barcelona fullback urged his teammates to slow down play and sharpen their finishing ahead of Portugal’s next group match against Uzbekistan.

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