The match finished 1–1 after extra time, with the DR Congo advancing to the intercontinental playoffs. Following the final kick, Chelle confronted the DR Congo bench and had to be restrained as tempers flared. Speaking after the match, Chelle alleged that members of the DR Congo technical area used supernatural practices during the shootout. “During all the penalty sessions, the DR Congo did some voodoo. Nigeria struggled to regain control, with DR Congo dominating large stretches of play through regulation time and extra time.