Cape Verde made a stunning World Cup debut on Monday, securing a 0-0 draw against the European champions, Spain. The debutants, representing a nation of over 500,000 people, managed to shut out the heavily favored Spanish side.
Spain dominated possession and registered 27 goal attempts but could find no way past 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha. Even the introduction of Lamine Yamal off the bench failed to help Spain overcome the defensive resolve of the tiny nation.
Cape Verde played defensively, relying on a few counterattacks that nearly caused an upset in the 90th minute. Reflecting on the result, Spain captain Rodri stated that it just was not to be and that there was little to criticize.