CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Cape Verde makes more progress world cup monday history Sidney López Cabral wins popular vote towards the goal of the tournament.
López Cabral’s curling shot crashed into the top corner of Argentina’s goal, a standout moment in a World Cup that marked the unheralded African team’s brilliant debut.
His goal drew defending champion Argentina 2-2 in extra time in a thrilling Round of 32 match at Miami Gardens. Cape Verde is In the end they lost 3-2.
López Cabral’s goal was named the best of the 308 goals scored in the tournament, after Eldor Shomrodov’s delicate lob in Uzbekistan’s game against Congo and Haiti’s Wilson Isidore’s strong start against Morocco.
Formulated by FIFA Shortlist of 12 goals ahead of a public vote that closed on Monday.
López Cabral’s celebration has become World Cup legend. He waved off teammates who tried to grab him before climbing onto the tribune to hug his girlfriend and look for his mother.
“Before the game, I told my mom and girlfriend that if I scored, I would run to them,” he said. “When I got there, I saw my mom crying. She didn’t even know I was there. She passed out when I crossed the finish line, so everyone was busy taking care of her.”
Cape Verde rebelled against both world cup finalist Following the goalie in those four games. Vosinya’s outstanding performance His team opened with a 0-0 draw and dominated eventual champion Spain.
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