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Cape Verde is just a step away from the World Cup knockout stage after a thrilling 2-2 draw against Uruguay on Sunday. Coach Bubista now says the team’s main goal is to secure a spot in the next round as they prepare for their final Group H match.<\/p>\n
The World Cup newcomers previously surprised many with a goalless draw against Spain, and their latest result against Uruguay keeps them firmly in the race to advance. Positioned 63rd in the world rankings, Cape Verde will face Saudi Arabia next, knowing that a win could lead them to a historic achievement by moving past the group stage.<\/p>\n
After the match, Coach Bubista expressed pride in his team’s performance, emphasizing that belief and determination can level the playing field between football powerhouses and emerging teams. \u201cOnce you’re on the pitch, things can become equal. No matter how strong the opponent is, many teams can compete,\u201d he shared with reporters.<\/p>\n
Bubista also highlighted the importance of dreams and persistence in overcoming challenges, whether financial or otherwise. \u201cWe want to show that greatness is achievable despite obstacles,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The impressive draws against former champions like Spain and Uruguay have placed Cape Verde in third place in Group H, tied on points with Uruguay and just two points behind group leaders Spain. Saudi Arabia currently sits at the bottom with one point as they approach the final round of matches.<\/p>\n
With these results, Bubista is optimistic and believes it’s time to aim higher than just participating in World Cup matches. \u201cGiven our performance against two strong international teams, qualifying should be our focus,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n
For Bubista, however, the tournament means more than just results on the field. He sees it as a chance to showcase Cape Verde to a global audience. “We want the world to see our culture, music, history, and the passion of our supporters,” he noted.<\/p>\n
Despite feeling hopeful, Bubista reminded his players to stay grounded, as they face a challenging match against Saudi Arabia, who are also in the running for qualification. “This will be tough for everyone involved, but we\u2019ll go in aiming for a win,” he said.<\/p>\n
Earlier, Bubista took a moment to honor Uruguay\u2019s coach, Marcelo Bielsa, presenting him with a gift as a sign of respect. \u201cFor many coaches in Africa, Bielsa is a true inspiration. We’ve learned a lot from his career,\u201d Bubista expressed, expressing joy at the opportunity to meet the veteran coach.<\/p>\n
As Cape Verde looks ahead to their next match, the excitement continues to build for this underdog team.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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