Cape Verde holds on for stunning draw against Spain
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha produced an inspired display as the World Cup debutant held European champion Spain to a shock 0-0 draw in their Group H clash.
Vozinha made seven saves to deny Spain's star-studded squad, with Lamine Yamal's introduction not enough to spark La Roja's attack into life.
Pedri's tame 15th-minute effort was the first time Vozinha was forced into action, but the 40 year-old was on hand to produce a string of stunning stops as Spain piled on the pressure at the end of the first half.
Rodri's clipped ball in behind was laid back across by the head of Marc Cucurella, only for Ferran Torres to cannon his strike against the crossbar, with Mikel Oyarzabal's header on the follow-up sensationally tipped over by Vozinha.
The Cape Verde goalkeeper then got down low to his left to thwart Torres again on the stroke of half-time, before he got down low to tip Aymeric Laporte's header to safety.
Spain continued to struggle to break down Cape Verde's stern defensive rearguard, with Luis de la Fuente introducing both Lamine Yamal and Mikel Merino off the bench in the 71st minute, the latter springing Vozinha into action moments after coming on.
A heroic piece of defending from Pico Lopes blocked Oyarzabal's effort, and Cape Verde had a huge chance to snatch the unlikeliest of victories late on, but Diney Borges's header was saved by Unai Simon, as the spoils were shared in the first seismic shock at this year's World Cup.
