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CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) \u2014 Cape Verde makes more progress world cup<\/span> monday history Sidney L\u00f3pez Cabral wins popular vote<\/span> towards the goal of the tournament.<\/p>\n

L\u00f3pez 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

L\u00f3pez 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.<\/p>\n

Formulated by FIFA Shortlist of 12 goals<\/span> ahead of a public vote that closed on Monday.<\/p>\n

L\u00f3pez 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cBefore the game, I told my mom and girlfriend that if I scored, I would run to them,\u201d 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.”<\/p>\n

Cape Verde rebelled against both world cup finalist<\/span> Following the goalie in those four games. Vosinya’s outstanding performance<\/span> His team opened with a 0-0 draw and dominated eventual champion Spain.<\/p>\n

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