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Cape Verde Stuns Uruguay in World Cup Thriller
22 Jun
Summary
- Cape Verde drew 2-2 with two-time champions Uruguay.
- Pina scored a long-range free-kick; Varela added a second.
- Uruguay's defense faltered, leading to critical errors.
In a match that could be described as a contender for game of the tournament, Cape Verde secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against two-time World Cup champions Uruguay in Miami. The African side, continuing their unexpected World Cup campaign, took the lead in the 21st minute through a spectacular long-range free-kick from Kevin Pina.
Uruguay responded before halftime, with Maxi Araujo scoring in the 44th minute and then setting up Agustin Canobbio for a go-ahead goal just before the break. However, the South American team's defense faltered in the second half.
Cape Verde capitalized on a poor defensive pass and goalkeeper misjudgment, allowing substitute Helio Varela to score into an empty net in the 61st minute, leveling the score. Both teams had chances to win, with Uruguay seeing a goal disallowed for offside and Cape Verde missing late opportunities, ultimately settling for a share of the points.
