Cape Verde continued their historic World Cup campaign after earning a 2-2 draw against Uruguay, with Kevin Pina scoring the nation’s first-ever goal in the tournament’s history.
Pina opened the scoring with a stunning free-kick effort that drew comparisons to the famous long-range strikes associated with Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos.
Uruguay responded before half-time through Maxi Araújo and Agustín Canobbio, turning the match around after Cape Verde’s early breakthrough.
However, Cape Verde refused to surrender. Substitute Hélio Varela scored shortly after coming on to restore parity and secure another memorable result for the tournament debutants.
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The result means both teams remain unbeaten after two matches, with Cape Verde continuing to surprise fans with their resilience and competitive performances on football’s biggest stage.
