World Cup debutant Cape Verde continues fairy-tale run to knockouts

The fairy-tale for Cape Verde continues as the tournament debutant proceeds to the knockout stage.

The fairy-tale for Cape Verde continues as the tournament debutants proceeds to the knockout stage.

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Cape Verde, located off the coast of West Africa with a population of just over 500,000, entered the Cup as a small nation with little expectations, and showed the world in an exhilarating performance that it’s a force to be reckoned with.

Friday’s match-up with Saudi Arabia resulted in a 0-0 draw, and some sharp saves from Cape Verde’s side.