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One of the biggest World Cup upsets ever: Spain fails to defeat Cape Verde
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One of the biggest World Cup upsets ever: Spain fails to defeat Cape Verde

From Magyar Nemzet · () Hungarian

Translated from Hungarian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spain, the 2024 European champions, failed to defeat Cape Verde in a World Cup match, drawing 0-0.
  • Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Spain could not score against the debutant team.
  • The result is considered a major upset, with Spanish media likely to face criticism.

In a stunning upset at the World Cup, Spain, the reigning European champions, were held to a goalless draw by debutants Cape Verde. The match, which saw Spain dominate possession and launch wave after wave of attack, ended 0-0, marking a significant disappointment for the Spanish team and its supporters.

Despite the overwhelming advantage in play, with chances created and pressure sustained, particularly in the second half, Spain's offense proved ineffective. Substitutions, including the introduction of Lamine Yamal, failed to break the deadlock. The Cape Verdean defense, bolstered by heroic efforts from goalkeeper Vozinha and solid backline play, managed to thwart every Spanish attempt on goal.

The final whistle blew after five minutes of added time, confirming the unbelievable result. The match saw Spain's frustration grow as the clock ticked down, with missed opportunities, including a late chance for Oyarzabal, sealing their inability to find the back of the net. The performance is likely to draw heavy criticism in Spain, especially given their status as European champions and the high expectations placed upon them.

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Originally published by Magyar Nemzet in Hungarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.