Cape Verde’s keeper becomes face of World Cup’s biggest underdog story
Cape Verde’s first FIFA World Cup appearance has already produced one of the tournament’s biggest underdog stories. In a true David vs. Goliath moment, one of the smallest nations to ever reach the World Cup held powerhouse Spain to a 0-0 draw, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha becoming an overnight sensation. Vozinha made seven saves against Spain, helping Cape Verde earn its first World Cup point and stunning one of the tournament favorites. The veteran goalkeeper, who plays for Chaves in Portugal’s second division, saw his social media following explode after the match as fans around the world embraced Cape Verde’s historic debut and emotional rise on soccer’s biggest stage.
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