The Cape Verde team has been stealing the spotlight from the biggest sporting championship on the planet. The team arrives this Friday (26) with the dream of qualifying for the knockout stage of the World Cup.
The path of the Blue Sharks is similar to a movie script. The team received a lot of praise for maintaining its unbeaten record despite facing two traditional teams. In the two games they played, Cape Verde managed to hold back teams that arrived at the competition with favorite status.
Among the highlights are , who made 7 saves in the game against Spain, being very confident, even at his advanced age, and Hélio Varela, who secured the draw in the match against Uruguay with an unbelievable goal from a free kick.
Thanks to the brilliance of the squad, Cape Verde drew with Spain 0-0 and Uruguay 2-2. Furthermore, mEven debutant, the team with the fewest infractions in a match since 1966.
Recognized for a safe playing style and tireless fighting spirit, the Cape Verdeans held their last training session at their base in Tampa, Florida, this Thursday (25).
Now, they travel to Houston, to face Saudi Arabia, at NRG Stadium at 9pm (Brasília time), in a clash that will decide who will qualify for the decisive stages.
The freshman team arrives at the game carrying the dream of just over 500,000 inhabitants who have never seen their country represented in a World Cup until now.
The Saudi team, which has lost to Spain 4-0 and drawn against Uruguay 1-1, also believes it has a good chance in the match. Houston’s humid climate could even be a favorable factor for the team.
