Cape Verde secures second World Cup draw with 2-2 tie against Uruguay
via The Namibian2 min read
World Cup debutants Cape Verde achieved a 2-2 draw against Uruguay in Miami, following their earlier stalemate with Spain. Kevin Pina scored Cape Verde's first World Cup goal from a free-kick, giving them a 21st-minute lead. Uruguay responded with two goals before halftime from Maximiliano Araujo and Agustin Canobbio. However, a mistake by 40-year-old Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera allowed Helio Varela to score Cape Verde's second goal just after the hour mark. This result gives Cape Verde their second point in Group H, boosting their chances of reaching the knockout phase. They will face Saudi Arabia in their final group game, needing a victory to secure a last-32 berth. Uruguay's progression is in jeopardy, as they may need to defeat Spain in their next match to avoid a second consecutive World Cup group-stage exit.
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