Miami, MINA – Tiny Cape Verde once again managed a big draw against the former FIFA World Cup champions, after previously playing out a goalless draw against Spain.
Although Kevin Pina gave Cape Verde the lead with a goal in the 21st minute, the 1930 and 1950 World Champions Uruguay quickly took the lead at Miami Stadium, USA, on Sunday with two goals in 10 minutes.
Maxi Araujo scored in the 44th minute and Agustin Canobbio in the 45th and 6th minutes. Goalkeeper Vozinha, who had been a star against Spain, had to pick the ball out of the net twice.
However, Bubista’s team canceled out Uruguay’s lead when Helio Varela capitalized on a defensive error and scored.
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After that, Uruguay dominated the game, but with the legendary Luis Suarez cheering from the stands, they were unable to penetrate a defense led by Pico Lopes and Sidny Lopes Cabral.
“I’ve dreamed about this, but I never imagined it would happen like this. Scoring my first goal for the national team on my World Cup debut is incredible. I’m speechless,” said Helio Varela, who completed Uruguay’s victory.
“I want to congratulate the team and all our people for the way we played, with all my heart. We finished the match with a lot of difficulty, with many players already suffering from cramps. But our team was brave throughout the match, always trying to win the game, and that makes us very happy,” Cabo Verde coach Bubista told FIFA.com.
Two draws give Cape Verde two points, placing them in third place in Group H, behind Spain with four points and Uruguay with two. Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, sits in fourth place with one point after losing to Spain. However, all four teams still have a chance in their final group match. []
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