Match Timeline & Momentum

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Commentary

Cape Verde make history as they reach the knockout stage of the World Cup on their debut, after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia. After a tight goalless draw, the African nation create the story of the tournament so far, with Uruguay’s defeat to Spain confirming their second-place finish in group H. There was a lack of chances in the first half, with Kanno coming closest. The tensions would continue to rise, with Cape Verde looking the more threatening side late on. Wagner Pina had a chance inside the box, which was blocked by Al Amri. Just before the final whistle, it looked like they were about to snatch the victory, with Rodrigues cutting it back for Da Costa to fire wide in front of an open net. Despite the goalless draw, Cape Verde finished with an xG of 1.52, higher than Saudi Arabia’s 0.40. The Blue Sharks finish second in the group after three draws, and will now go on to face World champions, Argentina, in the next round. As for Saudi Arabia, their two points see them finish bottom of group H and exit the competition. Thanks for joining us tonight. Goodbye!

90'+5'

FULL-TIME: CAPE VERDE 0-0 SAUDI ARABIA

90'+5'

Da Costa almost wins it! As Saudi commit players forward, Cape Verde can break, with Rodrigues cutting it back for Da Costa. Al Owais is caught out, but Da Costa fires wide, past the open net.

90'+4'Cape VerdeSubstitution

Cape Verde make their final change, with Moreira coming on for Wagner Pina.

90'+3'Saudi ArabiaYellow Card

Al-Buraikan receives a late yellow card after he fouls Lopes.

90'+1'

There will be a minimum of five minutes of added time.

Shot Map

Blocked
1 of 22

S. Al-Dawsari

KSA • Left Midfielder

18'
0.05
xG
0.00
xGOT
18 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Left
Goal Zone
Off Target
2 of 22

W. Semedo

CPV • Left Midfielder

22'
0.03
xG
0.00
xGOT
18 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Left
Goal Zone
Blocked
3 of 22

J. Monteiro

CPV • Center Left Midfielder

34'
0.04
xG
0.00
xGOT
16 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Left
Goal Zone
Blocked
4 of 22

J. Paulo

CPV • Left Back

39'
0.06
xG
0.00
xGOT
9 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Header
Shot Type
High Left
Goal Zone
Off Target
5 of 22

W. Semedo

CPV • Left Midfielder

42'
0.03
xG
0.00
xGOT
24 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Saved
6 of 22

M. Kanno

KSA • Center Left Forward

45'+2'
0.12
xG
0.04
xGOT
10 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Header
Shot Type
High Centre
Goal Zone
Blocked
7 of 22

S. Abdulhamid

KSA • Right Back

45'+4'
0.01
xG
0.00
xGOT
27 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Off Target
8 of 22

A. Al-Amri

KSA • Center Right Defender

47'
0.01
xG
0.00
xGOT
12 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Header
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Saved
9 of 22

J. Monteiro

CPV • Center Left Midfielder

48'
0.08
xG
0.17
xGOT
16 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Left
Goal Zone
Off Target
10 of 22

K. Pina

CPV • Defensive Midfielder

50'
0.02
xG
0.00
xGOT
31 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Close Left and High
Goal Zone
Blocked
11 of 22

R. Mendes

CPV • Right Midfielder

53'
0.08
xG
0.00
xGOT
14 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Off Target
12 of 22

D. Duarte

CPV • Center Right Midfielder

57'
0.03
xG
0.00
xGOT
25 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
High Right
Goal Zone
Saved
13 of 22

M. Abu Al-Shamat

KSA • Substitute

67'
0.04
xG
0.20
xGOT
18 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
High Left
Goal Zone
Saved
14 of 22

L. Duarte

CPV • Substitute

74'
0.64
xG
0.34
xGOT
11 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Off Target
15 of 22

P. Lopes

CPV • Center Right Defender

75'
0.14
xG
0.00
xGOT
6 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Header
Shot Type
High Right
Goal Zone
Blocked
16 of 22

J. Paulo

CPV • Left Back

77'
0.03
xG
0.00
xGOT
25 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Right
Goal Zone
Blocked
17 of 22

G. Rodrigues

CPV • Substitute

79'
0.04
xG
0.00
xGOT
22 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Blocked
18 of 22

N. Al-Dawsari

KSA • Center Left Midfielder

83'
0.03
xG
0.00
xGOT
28 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Off Target
19 of 22

K. Pina

CPV • Defensive Midfielder

84'
0.02
xG
0.00
xGOT
27 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
High Right
Goal Zone
Off Target
20 of 22
Shot out of view

N. da Costa

CPV • Substitute

85'
0.03
xG
0.00
xGOT
16 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Blocked
21 of 22

W. Pina

CPV • Right Back

86'
0.14
xG
0.00
xGOT
16 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Saved
22 of 22

A. Al-Hamdan

KSA • Substitute

90'+2'
0.14
xG
0.10
xGOT
14 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone

Team Stats

1.39

Expected Goals

0.39

51%

Possession

49%

2 (13%)

Shots on Goal

3 (43%)

1

Big Chances Created

1

1

Big Chances Missed

1

381 (84%)

Accurate Passes

359 (81%)

58

Duels Won

56

3

Saves

2

10

Fouls Committed

16

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