Nigeria, June 18 -- Portugal's World Cup campaign hit an unexpected speed bump in Houston as a resilient DR Congo side fought back to claim a historic 1-1 draw in Group K.

Selecao das Quinas looked set for a routine opening day when 21-year-old Joao Neves opened the scoring early, finding the back of the net in just the 6th minute to give Portugal a 1-1 lead. However, the European heavyweights failed to capitalize on their early dominance.

DR Congo grew in confidence as the match progressed, and their persistence paid off just before the break. In first-half stoppage time, Yoane Wissa stunned the Portuguese defense with a brilliant equalizer, securing what would eventually stand as a historic World Cup goal and point for the Leopards....