Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde
Cape Verde, the tiny island nation at their first ever World Cup, did it again, coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Uruguay.
How the match went
Cape Verde had already shocked everyone by holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in their opener.
Here they did it again, and their forward Kevin Pina put them ahead in the 21st minute to make it 1-0.
Uruguay, coached by Marcelo Bielsa, hit straight back through Maximiliano Araujo in the 44th minute to make it 1-1.
Then Agustin Canobbio struck right at the end of the first half, in the 45+6th minute, to send Uruguay in 2-1 up at the break.
Cape Verde refused to give up, and Helio Varela scored in the 61st minute to make it 2-2.
Neither team could find a winner after that, and the game finished 2-2.
Uruguay, who had also only drawn 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in their opener, will be frustrated with 2 draws and just 2 points.
Both teams sit on 2 points in Group H, behind Spain on 4 and ahead of Saudi Arabia on 1.
Key moments
- ⚽ 21' K. Pina (Cape Verde)
- ⚽ 44' M. Araújo (Uruguay)
- ⚽ 45+6' Canobbio (Uruguay)
- ⚽ 61' Varela (Cape Verde)
Goals in the order they were scored.
Match highlights
Watch on YouTube- Date
- Sunday, June 21
- Kickoff Time
- 18:00 (New York time)
- Stage
- Group stage, Group H
- Attendance
- 64,003
- Referee
- Espen Eskås (Norway)
What's next for Uruguay?
Uruguay now have 2 points after 2 draws and still have it all to do.
They play Spain on June 26 in their final group game.
They need a result against the group leaders to reach the next round.
What's next for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde also have 2 points and are writing a fairy tale at their first ever World Cup.
They play Saudi Arabia on June 26 in their final group game.
A win there could take them through to the next round.
Common questions
What was the final score of Uruguay vs Cape Verde?
The game finished 2-2. Uruguay led 2-1 at half-time before Cape Verde tied it in the second half.
Who scored in the match?
Kevin Pina and Helio Varela scored for Cape Verde. Maximiliano Araujo and Agustin Canobbio scored for Uruguay.
Why is this such a big result for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde are a tiny island nation at their first ever World Cup. They came from behind to draw with Uruguay, after already holding Spain in their opener, so 2 points from 2 games is a brilliant start.
What does the draw mean in Group H?
Uruguay and Cape Verde are both on 2 points. Spain are top on 4 points, and Saudi Arabia are bottom on 1.