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Cape Verde Stuns Spain with 0-0 World Cup Draw

Cape Verde Stuns Spain with 0-0 World Cup Draw

World Cup debutants Cape Verde held European champions Spain to a scoreless draw in Atlanta, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha producing a heroic performance.

The tiny island nation's historic result has sparked celebrations and a fundraising drive to bring the keeper's mother to the next match.

Vozinha gasped and laughed in shock when shown the number of new Instagram followers he had gained after helping tiny Cape Verde hold off powerhouse Spain.

Cape Verde defender Roberto Lopes had initially decided to break his habit of not swapping jerseys after a match, but was happy to have missed the chance to do so.

Cape Verde
Sovereign state comprising ten islands off the Western coast of Africa
Spain
Country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa
Vozinha
Cape Verdean Association Football Player
FIFA World Cup
International association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams
Atlanta
Capital city of Georgia, United States