World Cup: Cape Verde becomes smallest country into knockout round

HOUSTON — Tiny Cape Verde defied odds to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round behind the stellar play of Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who embodied the grit of his nation. “We are small,” he said. “But we have big hearts and we are fighters.” Cape Verde completed an improbable run through the group stage with a third straight World Cup draw, a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia on Friday night to advance in the tournament. READ: 40-year-old Cape Verde keeper Vozinha dazzles in World Cup debut The small island nation off the […]... Keep on reading: World Cup: Cape Verde becomes smallest country into knockout round