Cape Verde have completed a fairytale debut at the World Cup, securing a place in the last-32 after a dramatic 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia. The result, combined with Uruguay's defeat to Spain, saw the Blue Sharks finish as runners-up in Group H.
Historic Achievement
For a few days at least, the Blue Sharks can scent Argentinian blood. What a scene they presented at the end after drawing for a third time and improbably, magnificently, qualifying from Group H as runners-up. Their players and head coach, Bubista, huddled round a mobile phone to watch the closing stages of Uruguay's defeat to Spain. They erupted en masse upon learning the outcome and can look ahead to a last-32 meeting with Lionel Messi and company in Miami.
Next Challenge: Argentina
Messi's meeting with this World Cup's new cult hero, the goalkeeper Vozinha, could be one for the ages. According to Nick Ames in Houston, the Cape Verde fairytale continues as they prepare to face Argentina. The match is set to take place in Miami, with the Blue Sharks hoping to cause another upset.
