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Meet the 40-year-old goalkeeper who blanked Spain in Cape Verde’s historic draw (opens original article in a new tab)

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Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha made seven saves to secure a 0-0 draw against Spain in their first World Cup game, earning the nation a point.

  • Vozinha, a 40-year-old goalkeeper from Cape Verde, made seven saves to help his team draw 0-0 against Spain in a World Cup match
  • Spain, ranked third in FIFA, struggled to score against Cape Verde's defense led by Vozinha
  • Cape Verde earned its first-ever World Cup point in the historic draw against Spain
  • Vozinha, born Josimar José Évora Dias, has played for clubs in several countries but is not part of top European teams

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