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In their first World Cup match. Against one of the titans of the world game in Spain, a team loaded by international superstars. If ever a draw felt like a victory, that was it from Cape Verde. They were brave until the end and fully deserved the point. Spain 0 - 0 Cabo Verde European champions Spain are stunned, held to a 0-0 draw by World Cup debutants Cape Verde in one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history! Spain fired off 27 shots to Cape Verde's six, but none of their seven on target could beat the inspired Vozinha. The 40-year-old made brilliant stops late in the first half, denying Oyarzabal, Laporte, and Torres. Torres also hit the crossbar on Spain's best chance. Cape Verde had their moments breaking forward but lacked quality in the final third. Still, a point against the 2010 World Cup winners is a historic moment for them. Spain's xG of 2.29 compared to their opponents' 0.3 tells the story, but ultimately, Spain couldn't find the net as Group H kicks off with a shocker in Atlanta.Heroic showing by Cape Verde
By Jonathan Lehman 
Spain
Cabo VerdeSpain 0 - 0 Cabo Verde
FULL-TIME!
Spain and Cape Verde play to a 0-0 draw at Atlanta Stadium in the FIFA World Cup.
Spain 0 - 0 Cabo Verde
Oyarzabal meets the corner, but it's a familiar feeling for Spain.
That has to be it!
Spain 0 - 0 Cabo Verde
Mendes gets excited and tries a shot from range, but it's off target.
That might be the final action of the game.
Spain 0 - 0 Cabo Verde
Spain · Midfielder · #20 YELLOW CARD!
Pedri goes into the referee's book for halting a Cabo Verde counter.
That eats up another minute or so.
Spain 0 - 0 Cabo Verde
Cape Verde charges forward with four players, but a poor pass squanders the opportunity.
Spain is looking vulnerable and could easily lose this one.
Spain 0 - 0 Cabo Verde
Five minutes of stoppage time are added to this incredibly gripping contest.
Spain 0 - 0 Cabo Verde
CAPE VERDE CHANCE!
Wow!
Borges gets on the end of the corner and heads it into the ground, but it bounces right into the arms of Simon.
That was a huge moment for Cabo Verde.
Spain 0 - 0 Cabo Verde
CAPE VERDE ATTACK!
A draw would be a shock, let alone a late winner.
They hit Spain on the counter, but Duarte is caught in two minds and plays it backward.
The ball is worked forward, and the African side earns a corner.
Spain 0 - 0 Cabo Verde
HEROIC DEFENDING!
Olmo finds Oyarzabal, whose first-time shot is on target, but Lopes makes a superb block down low.
Brilliant defending from the Cape Verde player!
