Cape Verde cause another World Cup shock to deny Uruguay - ESPN
Cape Verde's magical start to its first World Cup isn't over. It might just be getting started.
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Uruguay coach Bielsa flummoxed by tally of two points rather than six
MIAMI, June 21 : Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa was left scratching his head on Sunday after ending up with draws in two World Cup games he thought his team should have won.
Courageous Cape Verde stand tall as Uruguay's World Cup pedigree wilts
MIAMI, June 21 : As Cape Verde celebrated one more precious World Cup point against yet another former champion, the shock was not that they scored twice against Uruguay in a pulsating 2-2 draw but that they never looked surprised themselves.
Cape Verde coach Bubista dreams big after stunning World Cup start
MIAMI, June 21 : Cape Verde coach Bubista believes his World Cup debutants have proved that dreams can triumph over financial constraints after they claimed another precious point in a 2-2 draw with Uruguay on Sunday.
Yamal-inspired Spain stride to one-sided victory over Saudi Arabia at World Cup
ATLANTA: Inspired by Lamine Yamal, Spain strolled to a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Group H on Sunday (Jun 21), where Mikel Oyarzabal restored his reputation with two goals and Luis de la Fuente's side found their groove after an underwhelming World Cup opener.
Defiant Cape Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw in Miami thriller
MIAMI: Cape Verde put in another brilliant performance to hold Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in a Group H thriller on Sunday, backing up their goalless draw with Spain in their first ever World Cup match by defying a second footballing powerhouse. The Blue Sharks stunned the world by holding the European champions goalless on Monday but an even bigger upset looked on the cards when Kevin Pina gave the African side the lead in the 21st minute, sparking pandemonium at Miami Stadium. Goals from Maxi Araujo and Agustin Canobbio in the space of six minutes just before the break put Uruguay ahead at halftime but substitute Helio Varela pounced on a defensive mistake to level the scores around the hour mark. There were chances at both ends as the teams ran themselves into the ground pushing for a winner in a frenetic finish, but in the end it was the thousands of Cape Verdeans in the stadium who were celebrating their second World Cup point. A disconsolate Uruguay and their massed ranks of fans will move on to their final group game against Spain with their place in the knockout rounds far from assured. Uruguay started the game looking to quickly put behind them their disappointing 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia but quickly got bogged down in a scrappy dogfight with the tenacious Cape Verdeans. Midfielder Federico Valverde screwed their best early chance across Vozinha’s goal and seven minutes later Uruguay were behind. Rodrigo Bentancur illegally stopped Telmo Arcanjo’s surging run through midfield and Pina struck a long-range free kick between the two men in the wall and past the diving Fernando Muslera for Cape Verde’s first World Cup goal. Cape Verde had promised more attacking intent than they showed against Spain and
World Cup passion trumps Miami heat for Uruguay and Cape Verde fans
MIAMI, June 21 : Fans arriving for Sunday's World Cup clash between Uruguay and Cape Verde in Miami were greeted by sweltering heat, but supporters of both teams said their passion for football was enough to overcome the challenging conditions.
Cape Verde fight back for second World Cup draw against Uruguay
MIAMI GARDENS: World Cup debutants Cape Verde scored a second-half equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw against Uruguay on Sunday (Jun 21) in Miami, backing up their shock opening stalemate with Spain.