Spain vs Cape Veder result: History will make its mark.
Spain entered the match as the favorites. From the opening minutes, they controlled possession, pushed their lines forward, and tried to create pressure with coordinated attacks down the flanks. Pedri, Gavi, Ferran Torres, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Fabián Ruiz constantly appeared around the Cape Verde penalty area.
In the 15th minute, Pedri had a shot from outside the penalty area but it was comfortably saved by Vozinha. Spain then continued to increase the pressure. In the 39th minute, Mikel Oyarzabal's header forced Vozinha to make a save. The next opportunity fell to Ferran Torres when he shot from close range but hit the crossbar. This was considered Spain's clearest chance of the first half.
Towards the end of the first half, the pressure intensified. Rodri's header was blocked from within the box, and Aymeric Laporte's header was saved by Vozinha at a low angle. In the 45th minute, Oyarzabal had another close-range header opportunity but sent the ball wide. Spain created several dangerous situations, but were unable to convert their advantage into a goal.
Vozinha becomes the cornerstone of dreams.
If Cape Verde had a hero in this match, it was undoubtedly Vozinha. At 40 years old, the veteran goalkeeper still displayed remarkable focus, composure, and experience.
He not only blocked shots from Pedri, Ferran Torres, Oyarzabal, and Laporte in the first half, but in the second half, as Spain continued to press, Vozinha remained steadfast in goal. In the 56th minute, he comfortably caught Fabián Ruiz's header. In the 73rd minute, Mikel Merino shot from inside the penalty area, but Vozinha made another save. Then, in the 82nd minute, Marc Cucurella headed the ball from the center of the box, and he was again perfectly positioned to catch it.
But this victory doesn't belong solely to Vozinha. The Cape Verde defense also played a selfless game. Diney Borges, Pico Lopes, Sidny Cabral, Kevin Pina, and their teammates constantly shielded, pressed, and blocked Spain's shots. They didn't have much possession, but they showed great patience and organization.
Cape Verde is not just about enduring hardship.
It's commendable that Cape Verde didn't completely retreat into a defensive formation. They defended deep, but still tried to counter-attack when opportunities arose. Dailon Livramento had a long-range shot in the 35th minute, and Jovane Cabral also tried his luck from a set piece in the 38th minute.
In injury time, when many thought Cape Verde could only clear the ball, they still created moments that startled Spain. In the 90th minute, Kevin Pina unleashed a shot from outside the box but it was blocked. In the 90+1 minute, Diney Borges headed the ball inside the box, forcing Unai Simón to make a save. In the 90+4 minute, Ryan Mendes took a long-range shot after a pass from Telmo Arcanjo, although the ball went wide.
Those moments showed that Cape Verde didn't just survive by luck. They had a plan, spirit, and the belief that they were capable of causing problems for one of the strongest teams in the world .
A place of historical value
Spain did everything they could to find a goal. They brought on Mikel Merino, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, and Nico Williams. In the final minutes, Lamine Yamal constantly created chances with his dribbling on the right wing. In the 90+2 and 90+5 minutes, the young talent had two left-footed shots, both blocked by the Cape Verde defense. In between, Oyarzabal's close-range header went just wide of the post.
The final whistle blew in the 90+6th minute, with the score still 0-0. For Spain, it was a disappointing match. They controlled the game, created many chances, but lacked precision in the final moments.
For Cape Verde, it was a historic night. A team making its World Cup debut stood firm against Spain, keeping a clean sheet and earning a point with unwavering determination.
Source: https://danviet.vn/world-cup-2026--lich-su-goi-ten-cape-verde-d1435405.html
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