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Cape Verde fight back for second World Cup draw 2-2 against Uruguay
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Cape Verde fight back for second World Cup draw 2-2 against Uruguay

In a dramatic World Cup group stage match, Cape Verde fought back to draw 2-2 with Uruguay in Miami. Cape Verde took an early lead through Kevin Pina's stunning free-kick, but Uruguay responded with two goals before halftime from Maxi Araujo and Agustin Canobbio. In the second half, a costly error by Uruguay's goalkeeper Fernando Muslera allowed Helio Varela to score for Cape Verde, leveling the match. The draw gave Cape Verde a crucial point in Group H, improving their chances of advancing to the knockout stages. Meanwhile, Uruguay faces mounting pressure after failing to progress beyond the group stage for the second consecutive World Cup, needing a win against Spain next to avoid elimination.

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Cape Verde fight back for second World Cup draw 2-2 against Uruguay

In a dramatic World Cup group stage match, Cape Verde fought back to draw 2-2 with Uruguay in Miami. Cape Verde took an early lead through Kevin Pina's stunning free-kick, but Uruguay responded with two goals before halftime from Maxi Araujo and Agustin Canobbio. In the second half, a costly error by Uruguay's goalkeeper Fernando Muslera allowed Helio Varela to score for Cape Verde, leveling the match. The draw gave Cape Verde a crucial point in Group H, improving their chances of advancing to the knockout stages. Meanwhile, Uruguay faces mounting pressure after failing to progress beyond the group stage for the second consecutive World Cup, needing a win against Spain next to avoid elimination.

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