For a debutant team in the World Cup, goalkeeper Vozinha, from Cape Verde, made crucial saves in a match against Spain at the Atlanta stadium, in the United States, this Monday (15).
The 0-0, due to the broad favoritism of the European team, is so far the biggest upset of this edition of the tournament.
Josimar José Évora Dias, Vozinha, held the draw with the Spanish team. In the first half alone, the athlete prevented at least four great scoring chances from his rivals, who dominated possession of the ball.
Spain 0 x 0 Cape Verde
In the first game of the day, in Atlanta, in Group H, the highlight was goalkeeper Vozinha, from Cape Verde, who held the score 0-0.
Spain dominated possession and accumulated 27 shots to try to score throughout the match.
In the second stage, Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente selected striker Lamine Yamal, the team’s main name, who is returning from injury, in place of Gavi. Shirt number 17, Nico Williams also entered, but there were no major changes in the scenario of the match.
Belgium 1 x 1 Egypt
In Group G, the teams faced each other at Lumen Field, in Seattle, and ended the game with a 1-1 draw.
Midfielder Eman Ashour opened the scoring in the first half, assisted by Mohamed Salah.
One of Belgium’s top scorers in World Cups, Romelu Lukaku entered the field to replace De Ketelaere in the second half, at 20 minutes. The number 9, who has scored five goals in World Cups, participated in the equalizer in his first play of the match.
Belgian Mechele was close to the turning point when he tried to head in after captain Tielemans was raised, but Shobeir saved the Egyptian team with a good save.
Saudi Arabia 1 x 1 Uruguay
In Miami, in the United States, the first round of Group H extended the South American teams’ streak of victory in this World Cup. This time it was Uruguay.
The Saudi team was better for much of the first half and found the goal in the 41st minute, with Abdulelah Al-Amri.
The Uruguayans debuted without the team’s main coordinator, as Arrascaeta, from Flamengo, was injured in the preparation for the World Cup.
The team began to occupy more of the offensive field only in the second half and pressed in the final minutes. Maxi Araújo secured the draw.
Iran 2 x 2 New Zealand
In Los Angeles, Group G also had a draw — this time, with a score of 2-2.
The match was busy and marked by chances for both sides in both halves. Ball possession was balanced between the two teams.
The highlight was New Zealander Elijah Just, who scored two goals in the game with assists from Chris Wood.
Now, Just shares the ranking of best scorers in this World Cup with Kai Havertz (Germany), Folarin Balogun (United States) and Yasin Ayari (Sweden).
The team led by Amir Ghalenoei scored with veteran Ramin Rezaeian, 32 minutes into the first half, and Mohammad Mohebi, 18 minutes into the second.
