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sports29 days ago•4 min saved

Cape Verde Fight Back to Draw Uruguay as Pina Nets Historic Free-Kick

Cape Verde secured a 2-2 draw with Uruguay in Group H, with Kevin Pina scoring their first-ever World Cup goal from a 32-metre free-kick and Hélio Varela equalising after Uruguay had led twice. Uruguay opened when Cabral’s clearance hit the post and Araujo headed in, then Canobbio put Uruguay ahead after Araujo’s cross, before Varela netted to complete the comeback. Uruguay produced more shots and higher xG, but Cape Verde defended well and remain undefeated in their first two World Cup matches, sitting on two points alongside Uruguay ahead of their final group games against Saudi Arabia and Spain respectively.

via Opta Analyst|

#cape-verde #debutants #free-kick

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Cape Verde stifle Spain in World Cup debut stalemate

Cape Verde earned a historic 0-0 draw with Spain on their World Cup debut in Atlanta, aided by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha’s seven saves as his defense frustrated the European champions; Spain registered 27 attempts and 2,500 passes since their last World Cup goal, but could not break through, with Mikel Oyarzabal notably going 30 minutes without a touch. Spain’s slow-opening-game record remains a concern, with just three opening-game wins in their last 15 World Cups.

via BBC|

#cape-verde #debutants #goalless-draw

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"Analysis of USMNT's Loss to Slovenia in January Friendly"

The U.S. men's national soccer team lost 1-0 to Slovenia in their opening match of 2024, with an inexperienced lineup featuring eleven debutants. Slovenia's goal came from a mistake by one of the American debutants, Bernard Kamungo. Despite the loss, coach Gregg Berhalter praised the team's effort and competitiveness, emphasizing the learning experience for the young players. The U.S. team, comprised entirely of Major League Soccer players, will regroup for the Concacaf Nations League semifinal in March, with a focus on upcoming competitions such as the Olympics and Copa America.

via ESPN|

#debutants #defeat #slovenia

sports3 years ago•4 min saved

USWNT vs. Vietnam: Historic Women's World Cup Match Preview

Vietnam will make its debut at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in a match against the US Women's National Team. The team qualified for the tournament by winning the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup Playoff. Vietnam's roster is comprised mostly of players from the Vietnamese pro league, with forward Huynh Nhu being the first Vietnamese woman to sign with a European club. The match against the US will be the first-ever meeting between the two teams, and Vietnam will also face Portugal and the Netherlands in the group stage.

via U.S. Soccer|

#debutants #fifa-womens-world-cup #soccer

sports3 years ago•3 min saved

"Missed WWE debuts, Lesnar's return, and more highlights from May 15 Raw"

Three NXT stars, JD McDonagh, Von Wagner, and Xyon Quinn, made their in-ring debut on WWE RAW during a battle royal to determine the next challenger for Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER at Night of Champions 2023. McDonagh is a former NXT Cruiserweight Champion, Wagner made his first main roster appearance in October 2022, and Quinn is a former rugby player who debuted on NXT TV in August 2021.

via Sportskeeda|

#debutants #nxt #raw