Egypt have finally ended their 92-year wait for a World Cup victory, beating New Zealand 3-1 in their Group G match at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Monday, June 22. Goals from Mohamed Salah, Mohamed Ziko and Trezeguet secured the historic win for the African side.
Underdogs Cape Verde produced yet another historic FIFA World Cup result by holding South American giants Uruguay to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Miami Stadium.
An absolute classic is unfolding at the FIFA World Cup as Cape Verde fought back to tie Uruguay 2-2 in a breathless second half. The relentless underdogs initially shocked the South Americans in the 21st minute when Kevin Pina drilled home a historic, long-range free-kick.
An action-packed first half at the FIFA World Cup saw Uruguay fight back from behind to lead Cape Verde 2-1 at the interval. The underdogs sparked wild celebrations early on when midfielder Kevin Pina broke the deadlock in the 21st minute with a sensational, long-range free-kick.
Sitting in the stands of Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, a woman sang her national anthem with her hand over her heart and eyes filled with emotion. She is Ana Cândida Évora, the mother of Cape Verde's star goalkeeper Vozinha. She refused to miss this chapter of her son's World Cup journey, but initially, luck was not on her side.
Cape Verde produced an absolute moment of magic to take a stunning lead against Uruguay in their World Cup clash. Midfielder Pina erupted the stadium in the 21st minute with a sensational, long-range free-kick to make it 1-0.