Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia
Formations & Lineups
Match Leaders
Game Information
Houston, Texas, USA
Referee:Francois Letexier
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
Cape Verde make history as they reach the knockout stage of the World Cup on their debut, after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia. After a tight goalless draw, the African nation create the story of the tournament so far, with Uruguay’s defeat to Spain confirming their second-place finish in group H. There was a lack of chances in the first half, with Kanno coming closest. The tensions would continue to rise, with Cape Verde looking the more threatening side late on. Wagner Pina had a chance inside the box, which was blocked by Al Amri. Just before the final whistle, it looked like they were about to snatch the victory, with Rodrigues cutting it back for Da Costa to fire wide in front of an open net. Despite the goalless draw, Cape Verde finished with an xG of 1.52, higher than Saudi Arabia’s 0.40. The Blue Sharks finish second in the group after three draws, and will now go on to face World champions, Argentina, in the next round. As for Saudi Arabia, their two points see them finish bottom of group H and exit the competition. Thanks for joining us tonight. Goodbye!
FULL-TIME: CAPE VERDE 0-0 SAUDI ARABIA
Da Costa almost wins it! As Saudi commit players forward, Cape Verde can break, with Rodrigues cutting it back for Da Costa. Al Owais is caught out, but Da Costa fires wide, past the open net.

Cape Verde make their final change, with Moreira coming on for Wagner Pina.

Al-Buraikan receives a late yellow card after he fouls Lopes.
There will be a minimum of five minutes of added time.
Shot Map
Team Stats
1.52
Expected Goals
0.40
51%
Possession
49%
2 (13%)
Shots on Goal
3 (43%)
1
Big Chances Created
1
1
Big Chances Missed
1
385 (85%)
Accurate Passes
355 (80%)
58
Duels Won
56
3
Saves
2
10
Fouls Committed
16
FIFA World Cup Table
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| Cape Verde | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
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