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Argentina won the match, but Cabo Verde won hearts

Cabo Verde refused to be treated as minnows. They believed in themselves, and they believed in their fans who travelled thousands of kilometres just to back their nation.

The best football stories in the FIFA World Cup has come to an end. But that doesn’t mean that its journey has ended. It is instead a new beginning for Cabo Verde—a small African nation with a population of only around 5.3 lakh. They entered the world’s biggest football tournament with zero experience and left an indelible mark—of honour, hard work, and heart.

Defending champions Argentina survived the Cabo Verde scare in Round 32 early Saturday with a 3-2 win in extra time. The “GOAT” himself, Lionel Messi, opened the scoring for Argentina before Cabo Verde equalised in the 59th minute.

But the real drama unfolded in the extra time when Argentina scored twice. Cabo Verde did not make it any easier for La Albiceleste, netting an absolute screamer to make a second comeback in the match. The grit from the small island nation showed character. It showed exactly how a football match should be........

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