FIFA World Cup debutants Cape Verde pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far after holding European champions Spain to a nill-all draw in their Group H opener in Atlanta.
Ranked 67th in the world and appearing in their first-ever FIFA World Cup, Cape Verde frustrated the second-ranked Spaniards with a disciplined defensive performance.
Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha was the star for Cape Verde, producing a number of crucial saves to deny Spain throughout the match.
Spain came closest to scoring in the first half when Ferran Torres struck the crossbar, while Euro 2024 final hero Mikel Oyarzabal was denied by a superb late block from Cape Verde defender Roberto Lopes.
Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal made his return from injury as a second-half substitute but was unable to inspire a breakthrough on his World Cup debut.
Cape Verde nearly snatched a famous victory in the closing stages, but Diney Borges headed straight at Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon.
The result sees Cape Verde claim a memorable point against one of the tournament favourites.
Cape Verde will next face Uruguay next Monday at 10am before taking on Saudi Arabia in their final Group H match on June 27th at 12pm.
Spain will next face Saudi Arabia next Monday at 4am before taking on Uruguay on June 27th at 12pm.
In other matches today, Belgium will take on Egypt in the next hour, while Saudi Arabia will face Uruguay at 10am.
Iran and New Zealand will go head-to-head at 1pm.
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