Cape Verde coach hails World Cup draw with Spain as 'fruit of long work'

Cape Verde's coach Pedro Brito described the team's 0-0 draw against Spain in the World Cup as a monumental achievement, calling it "the fruit of very long and difficult work." Brito, known by the nickname 'Bubista,' emphasized the significance of the result for his nation, stating, "This means everything for my country. We are resilient."

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This means everything for my country. We are resilient. This is the fruit of very long and difficult work.

Brito lauded his team's defensive performance against a favored Spanish side. He also commented on the evolving landscape of international football, noting that "the level of football has increased significantly." He believes that modern organizations allow even smaller nations to compete effectively with the best teams.

"The ball was with Spain, but that doesn't mean they controlled the match," Brito asserted, expressing pride in his team's debut performance in the World Cup. Looking ahead to their next match against Uruguay, he maintained a confident outlook. "We keep our heads held high. Uruguay is a tough team, but we always believe in our style of play."

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The ball was with Spain, but that doesn't mean they controlled the match.

He acknowledged the challenging matches ahead but stressed the team's courage and belief. "Drawing with a team like Spain gives us even more stability and confidence. We know we can compete at this level against these kinds of opponents. That's exactly what we wanted to prove," Brito concluded.

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We keep our heads held high. Uruguay is a tough team, but we always believe in our style of play.