Coupe du Monde

Uruguay and Cape Verde battled to an exciting 2-2 draw in their World Cup clash. Despite Uruguay enjoying 66% possession and 16 shots compared to Cape Verde's 34% possession and 7 shots, the away side matched them goal for goal. H. Varela and K. Lenini found the net for Cape Verde. Uruguay's goals came courtesy of A. Canobbio in the 51st minute and M. Araujo, ensuring the spoils were shared in a fiercely contested encounter.