Cape Verde’s World Cup dream lives on after thrilling draw with Uruguay
Cape Verde kept their knockout hopes alive with a spirited 2-2 draw against Uruguay, sparking celebrations at home in Praia.
Fans flooded the streets of Praia on Sunday night as Cape Verde secured a dramatic draw against Uruguay in their World Cup debut campaign. Supporters were seen waving flags, chanting and dancing, while others gathered around big screens to follow the tense match. The result reinforced a growing sense of national pride, with fans saying the team is proving it belongs on the international stage.
Cape Verde took the lead through Kevin Pina’s stunning long-range free kick, marking the country’s first-ever World Cup goal. Uruguay responded before half-time with strikes from Maxi Araújo and Agustín Canobbio, but Cape Verde showed resilience as Hélio Varela equalised in the second half. With the group still open, Cape Verde now heads into its final match against Saudi Arabia with a realistic chance of reaching the knockout stage.
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