Monday’s lineup of World Cup action didn’t look the most enticing on paper, but it was the day the tournament truly came alive, filled with terrific goals, excitement and surprises.
We’ve recapped all the happenings from matchday five, including what you missed overnight and the biggest stories from the tournament.
Many would have feared something resembling a repeat of Germany’s 7-1 demolition of Curaçao when Spain met World Cup debutants Cape Verde in Atlanta, but the tiny island nation instead held the European champions to a goalless draw.
Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams started on the bench, but La Roja still would have expected to get the job done in one of the biggest mismatches in history. They created more than enough chances to do so, taking 27 shots on goal.
But a world-class performance from 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, who plays in Portugal’s second tier, frustrated the Spaniards with seven massive saves. He was the star man on the day, but the entire backline was magnificent, committing just one foul all game as they refused to relent to the pressure until the final whistle.
We’ve recapped all the happenings from matchday five, including what you missed overnight and the biggest stories from the tournament.
Many would have feared something resembling a repeat of Germany’s 7-1 demolition of Curaçao when Spain met World Cup debutants Cape Verde in Atlanta, but the tiny island nation instead held the European champions to a goalless draw.
Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams started on the bench, but La Roja still would have expected to get the job done in one of the biggest mismatches in history. They created more than enough chances to do so, taking 27 shots on goal.
But a world-class performance from 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, who plays in Portugal’s second tier, frustrated the Spaniards with seven massive saves. He was the star man on the day, but the entire backline was magnificent, committing just one foul all game as they refused to relent to the pressure until the final whistle.
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