Cape Verde frustrate Spain on stunning World Cup debut as Vozinha stars - Reuters
Cape Verde frustrate Spain on stunning World Cup debut as Vozinha stars Reuters
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"This means everything for our country. We have always said that we wanted everybody to see our country, our team and we have shown organization and braveness and this is proof of what our country is about — resilience and to try to overcome hardships."
— Pedro Leitão Brito , Athlete
"Cabo Verde could be one of the surprise teams of the tournament."
— Luis de la Fuente , Athlete
"It just wasn't to be; there's little to criticise. We knew it would be a game of patience; they sat deep, we created chances, but we couldn't score."
— Rodri , Athlete
"I wanted the world to see who and what they are."
— Bubista , Athlete
"Trabajamos toda nuestra vida para este momento."
— Josimar José Évora Dias , Athlete
Key People
Aymeric Laporte is a French-Spanish footballer who plays as a defender for Spain.
Bubista is the coach of the Cape Verde national football team.
Cape Verde player who celebrated after the World Cup match.
Diney Borges is a Cape Verdean footballer known for his role in the national team.
Fabian Ruiz is a midfielder for the Spain national football team.
Ferran Torres is a forward for the Spanish national football team and plays for Barcelona.
Gavi is a young Spanish footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Josimar is a 40-year-old goalkeeper known as 'Vozinha' who played in the World Cup.
Lamine Yamal is a Spanish professional footballer noted for his talent and potential.
Luis de la Fuente is the coach of the Spanish national football team.
Marc Cucurella is a full-back for Chelsea and a Spanish national team player.
Mikel Oyarzabal is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a winger.
Nico Williams is a Spanish winger playing for Athletic Club.
Pedri is a Spanish professional footballer hailed for his vision and playmaking abilities.
Cape Verde coach who expressed pride in his team's performance during the World Cup.
Pico Lopes is a professional footballer who plays in defense for Cape Verde.
Rodri is the captain of the Spanish national football team.
Ryan Mendes is a football player who played for Cape Verde in their World Cup debut.
Cape Verde player who celebrated after the World Cup match.
Unai Simon is the goalkeeper for the Spanish national football team.
Vozinha is a standout player known for their performance in football.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxQMW95U2lqYXZlZUJQVjZoaEx0VXZKX3FGc3pZclh0TTF5Q2hmNjJwakljYTlTNUs0bUF2dkJKdEYtU29KUEY4cWJ5R0hkVjE4NWZ0QXBZMllWVEswZ2I1QVZfSF80bXVuLUZDN2FyUWhwcjRNNjV4ZVlQRkI5RUR4akZSdUc4ODgwaEJvQW13NzNCbm9qc1ExQTJCRUVuZ1BZeHhLdWh4NUFuNEtp?oc=5" target="_blank">Cape Verde frustrate Spain on stunning World Cup debut as Vozinha stars</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut, shutting out heavily favored Spain. An impressive performance by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha helped Cape Verde play one of the favorites to win the tournament to a surprising 0-0 draw. The final score is the biggest shock of the tournament so far, with Spain a -1200 favorite to win the match by some bookmakers.
In a major World Cup surprise, debutant Cape Verde held European champion Spain to a 0-0 draw in their opening match in Atlanta. Despite Spain being heavily favored and dominating possession, they failed to break down Cape Verde's solid defense, led by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, who delivered a standout performance. Spain hit the crossbar and created numerous chances, but lacked clinical finishing.
Tiny Cabo Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut, shutting out heavily favored Spain. An impressive performance by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha helped Cabo Verde play one of the favorites to win the tournament to a 0-0 draw. The final score is the biggest shock of the tournament so far.
Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut, shutting out heavily favored Spain. An impressive performance by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha helped Cape Verde play one of the favorites to win the tournament to a surprising 0-0 draw. The final score is the biggest shock of the tournament so far, with Spain a -1200 favorite to win the match by some bookmakers.
Cape Verde announced themselves on the World Cup stage with a stunning 0-0 draw against Spain on Monday, frustrating the European champions who dominated possession and had 27 goal attempts but could find no way past 40-year-old keeper Vozinha.
Cape Verde's defense, led by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, held Spain to a 0-0 draw in their first World Cup match.
Cape Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw in their World Cup debut, with goalkeeper Vozinha's performance being a highlight.
Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper from Cape Verde, became a national hero after his performance against Spain in the World Cup debut.
Vozinha's seven saves helped Cape Verde secure a 0-0 draw against Spain in their World Cup debut.
Cape Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw in their World Cup debut, with Spain captain Rodri saying, “it just wasn’t to be; there’s little to criticise.”
Despite 65 places separating them in the world rankings, Cape Verde marked their World Cup debut by holding tournament favourites Spain. Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha produced an inspired display as the World Cup debutants held European champions Spain to a shock 0-0 draw in their Group H clash on Monday.
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