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.
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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.
How European teams are trying to beat the World Cup heat - ESPN
The heat hits immediately. You think you know what's coming, but it's still a shock to the system. Sweat appears almost instantly. The first deep breath is like sucking in hot air that feels like it's being pumped out of a hair dryer.
Cape Verde's World Cup campaign for underdogs all over Africa, says coach
MIAMI, June 20 : Cape Verde coach Bubista is hoping that his team's bid to show they can be competitive at the World Cup will inspire underdogs all over Africa to believe there are no limits to their dreams.
Brazil keep faith with injured Raphinha after latest hamstring setback
NEW YORK, June 20 : Brazil's 3-0 victory over Haiti on Friday came with a painful sting as Barcelona forward Raphinha limped off in the first half with another thigh injury, but the national team remain hopeful he can stay with the squad and return later in the World Cup.
Neymar Expected To Return For Brazil In Final World Cup Group Stage Match
Neymar is expected to return from a right calf injury and play for Brazil in its final World Cup group match, coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday night.