Araujo equaliser saves Uruguay's blushes in draw with Saudis
(Corrects attribution in final quote from Vinas to Valverde)
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Late Araujo equaliser denies Saudi Arabia victory in World Cup
RIYADH: Egyptian fans most certainly felt a sense of déjà vu while watching Saudi Arabia take on Uruguay. Like Egypt, the Green Falcons took the lead in the first half. And like Egypt, they conceded after the break, unable to hold on for victory. Yet, also like the Pharaohs, Saudi Arabia will feel they deserved more, even if a draw against one of the tournament’s strongest sides would have been gladly accepted before kickoff.
Algeria embrace Kansas fans as they brace for Argentina opener
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 15 : Algeria will look to harness strong backing from local supporters when they open their World Cup campaign against mighty Argentina on Tuesday, with coach Vladimir Petkovic urging his side to focus on the present despite the occasion.
Italian fans look to global icons and underdogs to cure World Cup blues
ROME, June 15 : Sidelined from the World Cup for a third straight time, Italy supporters are finding alternative reasons to tune in, drawn by Italian managers at the tournament or the final chance to enjoy several veteran big-name players.
Vargas confident misfiring Swiss can top World Cup group after 'wake-up call'
June 15 : Switzerland's draw with Qatar after their attacking onslaught in their opening World Cup match was a wake-up call and a warning against complacency, but the team can still win their group, forward Ruben Vargas said on Monday.
Cape Verde controlled Spain in a different way, says Bubista
ATLANTA, June 15 : Cape Verde were unsurprisingly under the cosh for most of their debut World Cup clash with Spain on Monday, but after holding out for a 0-0 draw, manager Bubista said that there were other ways of controlling a game apart from dominating possession.
Veteran Vozinha the Cape Verde hero as keeper shuts out Spain
ATLANTA, June 15 : Cape Verde keeper Vozinha broke down in tears at the end of Monday's 0-0 draw with Spain after the 40-year-old was mobbed by his teammates following a stunning display as he denied the European champions victory in their World Cup opener, and became a social media sensation in the process.
Cape Verde fans swell with pride after shock World Cup draw with Spain
BOSTON, June 15 : Cape Verde supporters jumped for joy at the final whistle of the African country's 0-0 draw against mighty Spain in their World Cup debut on Monday, the biggest shock result at football's global showpiece event so far this year.