Cape Verde, a small island nation off the coast of Africa, has made its first World Cup appearance and is making waves in the tournament. The team tied Spain, one of the favorites to win the World Cup, with a scoreless draw on Monday.
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The match was a significant upset, with Spain having seven shots on goal compared to Cape Verde’s one. However, Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha kept Spain at bay in the first half, and the team was able to hold on for the tie.
Spain won the World Cup in 2010, but has not made it past the round of 16 in the last two tournaments. The team entered this year’s World Cup ranked No. 2. Cape Verde, on the other hand, is ranked 67th among FIFA members and is making its first World Cup appearance.
The tie gives both teams one point each in the Group H matchup, making the road ahead more difficult for Spain. The team will have to wait for the result of the Saudi Arabia-Uruguay matchup later on Monday to determine its next steps.
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