Cape Verde, a West African island nation with 540000 people, made its debut in the World Cup and drew 0-0 with European champions Spain, who are worth 22 times their value. At the age of 40, goalkeeper Wozniacki made 7 spectacular saves to build a wall of sighs, and the whole country celebrated like winning a championship. The president announced the doubling of the prize money. This point not only rewrites the history of national football, but also shows the world that determination and unity are far more precious than transfer fees.
After finishing the first round of Group H of the World Cup between the United States, Canada and Mexico, Cape Verde stepped onto the World Cup stage for the first time and drew 0-0 with European Championship champion Spain, winning the team's first World Cup point in history.
This West African island country has a population of only 540000. When the news spread back, the streets and alleys were filled with celebratory people, which is completely different from the critical public opinion in Spain.
The local newspaper "Cape Verde News" placed a huge headline on the front page, saying that we stopped the European king, which directly rewrote the history of the country's football. It also said that the defense of the whole team in front of the penalty area was like being welded to death, and the entire team's 1.2 billion euro lineup on the other side did not attack. The 40 year old goalkeeper Wocinia scored 7 mandatory goals, as if building a wall in the goal line. The coach also praised the team's on-site dispatch, saying that the discipline of the whole team was stronger than that of the opponent.
Cape Verde: Thanks to China for helping realize the World Cup dream
Cape Verde's first World Cup match coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Cape Verde. The crucial battle for Cape Verde to advance to the World Cup was completed at the Praia National Stadium, which was built with Chinese assistance. The stadium was officially handed over to Cape Verde in 2013, covering an area of 94000 square meters and accommodating 15000 people, filling the gap of Cape Verde's lack of international standard sports facilities after independence. Former Cape Verde Prime Minister Neves once lamented, "This is a dream that China has helped us achieve." "The Cape Verde National Stadium is one of the largest engineering projects since the independence of the country.
In addition to the sports stadium, China has also assisted Cape Verde in building multiple projects such as the National Assembly building, government building, and the Pao Yi Lao Dam, which have already been integrated into the daily lives of local residents.
According to the Daily Economic News, this historic draw completely ignited the people of Cape Verde. On the square, on the streets, in bars, everyone is celebrating wildly. The streets of the capital are packed with people waving the national flag, cars honking their horns, and the whole country is immersed in a huge roar and joy. Local residents say "Hello, thank you" in Chinese to the camera!
Finally, may the friendship between China and Buddha last long.
