Cape Verde made history on Monday night after holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in their FIFA World Cup debut match, delivering one of the biggest surprises of the tournament so far.

The Group H encounter saw the African side put up a disciplined and highly organised defensive performance that frustrated the European champions throughout the match.Spain dominated the game in terms of possession, controlling nearly 75 percent of the ball and registering around 27 attempts on goal.However, they struggled to convert their dominance into goals as Cape Verde’s compact defensive structure held firm.

Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha was the standout performer of the match, producing a series of important saves that denied key Spanish players including Pedri, Mikel Oyarzabal and Aymeric Laporte.His exceptional display earned him the player-of-the-match award.

Spain also came close on several occasions, with Ferran Torres hitting the crossbar and Oyarzabal missing a late opportunity that could have secured victory.Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente opted not to start young stars Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, which initially limited attacking creativity.Yamal’s introduction in the second half added urgency, but Cape Verde continued to defend with discipline and resilience.

Despite sustained pressure from Spain, Cape Verde even managed to create a few late chances of their own, showing confidence after surviving long periods under attack.The result gave Cape Verde a valuable point in their opening World Cup match and marked a memorable moment in the nation’s football history.