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2,500 passes since Spain's last World Cup goal - key stats as Cape Verde stifle group rivals
Key takeaways
- Figure caption, World Cup debutants Cape Verde hold on for draw against Spain
- Cape Verde stunned Spain by holding the reigning European champions to a goalless draw on their World Cup debut on Monday.
- Ably supported by a superb defensive display from those in front of him, veteran goalkeeper Vozinha made several excellent saves to preserve a clean sheet and secure a point that few thought possible before kick-off.
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Figure caption, World Cup debutants Cape Verde hold on for draw against Spain
Cape Verde stunned Spain by holding the reigning European champions to a goalless draw on their World Cup debut on Monday.
Ably supported by a superb defensive display from those in front of him, veteran goalkeeper Vozinha made several excellent saves to preserve a clean sheet and secure a point that few thought possible before kick-off.
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