Uruguay 2:2 Cape Verde — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Maximiliano Araújo inspired Uruguay to a 2-2 draw with Cape Verde in a World Cup thriller, though the result leaves both sides searching for momentum with no immediate fixture on the horizon. The point came after a chaotic first half saw Cape Verde take the lead and Uruguay respond twice before the break, only for the islanders to snatch a share of the spoils in the second period.

Cape Verde struck first through Kevin Pina in the 21st minute, but Uruguay levelled just before half-time when Maximiliano Araújo fired home from range. Agustín Canobbio then put Uruguay ahead in first-half stoppage time from Araújo's assist, only for Hélio Varela to equalise in the 61st minute after a VAR check on a potential Uruguay incident in the 69th minute came to nothing.

Cape Verde were the better side for long spells, dominating both halves, and the draw flattered Uruguay. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Cape Verde, but the prediction was not confirmed as the match ended level. The live signal backing Uruguay at 2.58 was also lost, the model failing to read the flow of a game the islanders largely controlled.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Uruguay vs Cape Verde?

Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde (World Cup).

Who scored?

Kevin Pina (21') for Cape Verde; Maximiliano Araújo (44') for Uruguay; Agustín Canobbio (45', assist Maximiliano Araújo) for Uruguay; Hélio Varela (61') for Cape Verde.

Were there any cards in Uruguay vs Cape Verde?

Yellow cards: Sidny Lopes Cabral (Cape Verde); Rodrigo Bentancur (Uruguay); Mathías Olivera (Uruguay); Diney Borges (Cape Verde).

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