Steven Moreira and Cape Verde Pull Off Major World Cup Upset Against Spain
Cape Verde has pulled off a major upset in the FIFA World Cup, holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in their tournament debut. Defender Steven Moreira played the full 90 minutes, helping the African nation shut out the reigning Euro champions.
Cape Verde, ranked 67 in the FIFA World Rankings, limited Spain to no goals despite being outshot 26-6. Goalkeeper Vozinha made seven saves, securing a crucial point for his team. The draw gives Cape Verde a chance to advance to the knockout stages, with their next matches against Uruguay on June 21 and Saudi Arabia on June 26.
Moreira, who has earned 21 caps for Cape Verde since his debut in October 2023, expressed his pride and happiness with the result. The team's historic point has boosted their chances of reaching the next round, where the top two nations per group and the eight best third-place finishers will advance.
Cape Verde, ranked 67 in the FIFA World Rankings, limited Spain to no goals despite being outshot 26-6. Goalkeeper Vozinha made seven saves, securing a crucial point for his team. The draw gives Cape Verde a chance to advance to the knockout stages, with their next matches against Uruguay on June 21 and Saudi Arabia on June 26.
Moreira, who has earned 21 caps for Cape Verde since his debut in October 2023, expressed his pride and happiness with the result. The team's historic point has boosted their chances of reaching the next round, where the top two nations per group and the eight best third-place finishers will advance.
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