Cape Verde earned its first World Cup point by holding Spain to a 0‑0 draw, thanks to 40‑year‑old goalkeeper Vozinha. He faced 27 shots, making seven saves, including a crucial stop on Pedri. Spain’s attack featured rising stars Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, yet none broke through. The veteran kept a clean sheet in his nation’s debut.

His résumé spans clubs in Portugal, Moldova, Angola, Cyprus and Slovakia before landing at Chaves in Portugal’s second tier. He logged 200 appearances and kept seven clean sheets in ten qualifying matches, conceding only eight goals. He lifted the 2018‑19 Cypriot Cup with AEL Limassol, his trophy. After the game his Instagram followers exploded from 56,000 to over 2 million, turning him into a sensation.

Cape Verde manager Bubista called the performance a “cry of resilience” and praised Vozinha’s composure under relentless pressure. The keeper said he cried for his late grandparents and a mother denied a visa, underscoring the personal weight of the moment. He returns to the squad for Sunday’s clash with Uruguay, armed with a historic point. Cape Verde will need the same defensive resolve against Uruguay.