MIAMI, July 4– Holders Argentina narrowly avoided one of the greatest shocks in World Cup history, edging past debutants Cape Verde 3‑2 after extra time thanks to a 111th‑minute own goal by Diney Borges. Lionel Messi opened the scoring with his 20th World Cup goal, but Cape Verde equalised through Deroy Duarte in the second half.
Cape Verde Scare
Lisandro Martinez restored Argentina’s lead in extra time, only for Sidny Lopes Cabral to produce a stunning curling strike to level at 2‑2. Cape Verde’s spirited display, highlighted by goalkeeper Vozinha’s eight saves, won admiration worldwide. Ultimately, Borges’ deflected own goal sealed Argentina’s passage to the last 16, leaving Cape Verde heartbroken but celebrated for their heroic fight.
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