European champions Spain were made to rue their missed chances as Cape Verde made history on their FIFA World Cup debut in Atlanta. Playing in the tournament for the first time in history, the World No. 67 side had Spain on the ropes with their resolute defending to steal a point from the World No. 2 side.

European champions Spain were left to rue missed chances as Cape Verde made history on their FIFA World Cup debut in Atlanta.

Playing in the tournament for the first time, the world No.67 side had Spain on the ropes with resolute defending to steal a point from the world No.2 side.

With a population of just 550,000, the island nation is the second-smallest country ever to qualify for the men's World Cup finals. Yet, on their tournament debut, they successfully frustrated the 2010 world champions. The historic 0-0 draw was anchored by a heroic, masterclass performance from their 40-year-old veteran goalkeeper, Vozinha.

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