Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands Prediction, Preview and Stats

2026 World Cup, World
Miami Stadium Sun, 21 Jun - 10:00 PM
World Cup
Uruguay URU
2 – 2
Cape Verde Islands CPV
Full Time Sun, 21 Jun 10:00 PM
Round 2 Group Stage
Agustín Canobbio - 45+6'
Maxi Araújo - 44'
Goal
|
Goal
Hélio Varela - 61'
Kevin Lenini - 21'

CONTEXT

Uruguay hosted Cape Verde Islands in a match that concluded 2-2. The home side led 2-1 at halftime after establishing early control with 65 percent possession overall. Despite generating 1.94 expected goals against the visitors 0.45, Uruguay could not convert their dominance into a victory. Cape Verde Islands mounted a second-half response to equalize and secure the draw. No red cards were shown to either team. The result represented a significant deviation from pre-match positioning where Cape Verde Islands were identified as the stronger side. The final outcome proved inconsistent with the expected goals profile and showed no alignment with initial projections. The match highlighted contrasting efficiencies between the two sides throughout the ninety minutes.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Cape Verde Islands produced a significant deviation from pre-match positioning in securing the draw.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the match dynamics across both halves.
  • xG alignment: The 2-2 outcome was not consistent with the 1.94 to 0.45 xG differential.
  • Market alignment: The final result showed no alignment with pre-match projections for either side.
  • xG expectations: Uruguay created 1.94 expected goals while Cape Verde Islands managed 0.45.
  • Event impact: The 2-2 draw occurred despite Uruguay leading 2-1 at halftime and holding 65 percent possession.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued resulting in zero distortion to the match structure.
  • Market: Uruguay 68.4% (Δ+61.2%) | Draw 20.8% (Δ-69.3%) | Cape Verde Islands 10.9% (Δ+8.1%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

E. Eskås

Norway 25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 4 0.36
Fouls / match 30.4
Yellow cards / match 4
Red cards / match 0.36
Penalties / match 0.36

Other match officials

J. Engan

1st Assistant

Norway

I. Bashevkin

2nd Assistant

Norway

T. Penso

4th Official

United States

League averages

World Cup Based on last 100 matches

Fouls / match 11.56
Yellow cards / match 1.29
Red cards / match 0.11
Penalties / match 0.08
Uruguay M. Bielsa Caldera
M. Bielsa Caldera
VS
Cape Verde Islands P. Leitão Brito
P. Leitão Brito
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Saudi Arabia Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Spain Rank: D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Uruguay
68.37%
Draw
20.77%
Away Cape Verde Islands
10.85%

Movement

Changes since opening
Uruguay
+61.17%
Draw
-69.27%
Cape Verde Islands
+8.1%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
14.07
26.67
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Uruguay
Cape Verde Islands
Power Score
14.07
26.67
League Position
2
4
Global Rank
17
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Uruguay — Opponent-weighted form score
Cape Verde Islands — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Uruguay Cape Verde Islands

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Uruguay

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Cape Verde Islands

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Uruguay ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Cape Verde Islands
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
31.27
29.55
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
29.55
31.27
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Uruguay +0.16 Efficiency Index
vs
Cape Verde Islands -0.16 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Uruguay
Cape Verde Islands
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Uruguay
vs
Cape Verde Islands
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Uruguay Cape Verde Islands
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
15%
43%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.29 vs +0.81
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Uruguay Cape Verde Islands
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
43%
15%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
+0.81 vs -0.29
Uruguay
Cape Verde Islands
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Uruguay
vs
Cape Verde Islands
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Uruguay Cape Verde Islands
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Uruguay 0.22
Cape Verde Islands 0.60
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Uruguay Cape Verde Islands
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Uruguay 0.13
Cape Verde Islands 0.03
Uruguay
Cape Verde Islands
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • URU had peak pressure around 46'.
  • URU started the game with stronger pressure.
URU Pressure CPV Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: URU reached the top pressure at 46' (84.97).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Uruguay URU Home
0 matches
Cape Verde Islands CPV Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-06-22T00:00:36+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Pitch
N. Muslera Micol
Uruguay
23 N. Muslera Micol
G. Varela Olivera
Uruguay
13 G. Varela Olivera
S. Cáceres Ramos
Uruguay
3 S. Cáceres Ramos
M. Olivera Miramontes
Uruguay
16 M. Olivera Miramontes
J. Sanabria Magole
Uruguay
25 J. Sanabria Magole
M. Ugarte Ribeiro
Substitution
Uruguay
5 M. Ugarte Ribeiro
A. Canobbio Graviz
Uruguay
14 A. Canobbio Graviz
R. Bentancur Colmán
Uruguay
6 R. Bentancur Colmán
F. Valverde Dipetta
Uruguay
8 (C) F. Valverde Dipetta
M. Araújo Vilches
Substitution
Uruguay
20 M. Araújo Vilches
F. Viñas Barboza
Substitution
Uruguay
21 F. Viñas Barboza
Pitch
J. Évora Dias
Cape Verde
1 J. Évora Dias
S. Lopes Cabral
Cape Verde
13 S. Lopes Cabral
E. Monteiro Sanches Borges
Cape Verde
3 E. Monteiro Sanches Borges
R. Lopes
Cape Verde
4 R. Lopes
S. Moreira
Cape Verde
22 S. Moreira
K. Gonçalves Pereira de Pina
Substitution
Cape Verde
6 K. Gonçalves Pereira de Pina
G. Mendes Rodrigues
Substitution
Cape Verde
11 G. Mendes Rodrigues
J. Monteiro Alvarenga
Substitution
Cape Verde
10 J. Monteiro Alvarenga
T. Gomes Arcanjo
Substitution
Cape Verde
18 T. Gomes Arcanjo
R. Mendes da Graça
Cape Verde
20 (C) R. Mendes da Graça
G. Benchimol Tavares
Substitution
Cape Verde
9 G. Benchimol Tavares

General Information

Date & Time :
Jun 21, 2026, 10:00 PM
Competition :
2026 World Cup, World · Round 2 · Group Stage
Stadium :
Miami Stadium
Capacity :
65326
Attendance :
64003
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Espen Eskås
Jan Erik Engan
Isaak Bashevkin
Tori Penso

Statistics

Possession
URU
61%
CPV
39%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 2
2 Big Chances Created 1
8 Shots 4
81 Dangerous attacks 19
65 Possession 35
11 Corners 4
4 Free kicks 13
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

4 Goal Kicks 12
3 Substitutions 5
30 Throwins 19
1 Hit Woodwork 0
20 Successful Headers 15
1 Assists 0
18 Dribble Attempts 18
7 Successful Dribbles 12
39 Successful Dribbles Percentage 67

Attacking

119 Attacks 82

Possession

49 Long Passes 61
511 Passes 277
419 Successful Passes 206
82 Successful Passes Percentage 74
23 Successful Long Passes 19
47 Successful Long Passes Percentage 31

Defensive

2 Saves 0
16 Tackles 16
8 Interceptions 13
47 Duels Won 55

Build-up

29 Total Crosses 7
4 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

3 Offsides 0
11 Fouls 4

Lineup

Referee : Espen Eskås

Starting XI ▼

23
Fernando Muslera
Fernando Muslera Goalkeeper
5.36
3
Sebastián Cáceres
Sebastián Cáceres Defender
6.48
13
Guillermo Varela
Guillermo Varela Defender
6.5
16
Mathías Olivera
Mathías Olivera Defender
6.42
25
Juan Manuel Sanabria
Juan Manuel Sanabria Defender
6.38
5
Manuel Ugarte
Manuel Ugarte Midfielder
6.52
7
Nicolás de la Cruz
Nicolás de la Cruz
Midfielder70'
6.84
6
Rodrigo Bentancur
Rodrigo Bentancur Midfielder
6.95
8
Federico Valverde
Federico Valverde (C) Midfielder
7.39
14
Agustín Canobbio
Agustín Canobbio Midfielder
7.19
20
Maxi Araújo
Maxi Araújo Midfielder
7.94
18
Brian Rodríguez
Brian Rodríguez
Attacker82'
6.6
21
Federico Viñas
Federico Viñas Attacker
6.59
9
Darwin Núñez
Darwin Núñez
Attacker70'
6.47
Referee : Espen Eskås

Starting XI ▼

1
Vozinha
Vozinha Goalkeeper
5.93
3
Diney Borges
Diney Borges Defender
6.86
4
Roberto Lopes
Roberto Lopes Defender
7.14
13
Sidny Lopes Cabral
Sidny Lopes Cabral Defender
6.82
22
Steven Moreira
Steven Moreira Defender
6.72
6
Kevin Lenini
Kevin Lenini Midfielder
7.43
15
Laros Duarte
Laros Duarte
Midfielder71'
6.6
10
Jamiro Monteiro
Jamiro Monteiro Midfielder
6.87
16
Yannick Semedo
Yannick Semedo
Midfielder80'
6.43
11
Garry Rodrigues
Garry Rodrigues Midfielder
6.33
26
Hélio Varela
Hélio Varela
Attacker58'
7.1
18
Telmo Arcanjo
Telmo Arcanjo Midfielder
6.4
14
Deroy Duarte
Deroy Duarte
Midfielder46'
6.77
20
Ryan Mendes
Ryan Mendes (C) Midfielder
6.47
9
Benchimol
Benchimol Attacker
6.42
21
Nuno Da Costa
Nuno Da Costa
Attacker58'
6.6

Events

2ND-HALF
90+4'
Event
Diney Borges
Argument / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Brian Rodríguez → Maxi Araújo
8th Substitution
82'
80'
Event
Yannick Semedo → Jamiro Monteiro
7th Substitution
71'
Event
Laros Duarte → Kevin Lenini
6th Substitution
Event
Nicolás de la Cruz → Manuel Ugarte
4th Substitution
70'
Event
Darwin Núñez → Federico Viñas
5th Substitution
70'
Event
Maxi Araújo
Goal cancelled
69'
61'
Event
Hélio Varela
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
Event
Mathías Olivera
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
58'
58'
Event
Nuno Da Costa → Benchimol
2nd Substitution
58'
Event
Hélio Varela → Garry Rodrigues
3rd Substitution
46'
Event
Deroy Duarte → Telmo Arcanjo
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Agustín Canobbio
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
45+6'
Event
Maxi Araújo
Header / 2nd Goal
44'
21'
Event
Kevin Lenini
Free Kick / 1st Goal
Event
Rodrigo Bentancur 
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
20'
5'
Event
Sidny Lopes Cabral
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Federico Valverde from Uruguay takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 8 minutes of added time.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Uruguay after a concession by Pico Lopes.
90
Attempt Attempt
Agustín Canobbio's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Darwin Núñez.
90
Attempt Attempt
Ryan Mendes from Cabo Verde has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Sidny Cabral's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Laros Duarte.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Diney Borges from Cabo Verde receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
90
Update Update
Agustín Canobbio commits a foul for Uruguay.
90
Update Update
Yannick Semedo from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
90
Corner Corner
Cabo Verde is awarded a corner after Rodrigo Bentancur concedes.
90
Attempt Attempt
Ryan Mendes from Cabo Verde has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it is blocked.
90
Update Update
Rodrigo Bentancur commits a foul for Uruguay.
90
Update Update
Laros Duarte from Cabo Verde wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90
Update Update
Laros Duarte from Cabo Verde wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Laros Duarte from Cabo Verde has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Fernando Muslera from Uruguay.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Sebastián Cáceres of Uruguay.
90
Update Update
Nuno da Costa from Cabo Verde wins a free kick on the right wing.
89
Update Update
Nicolás de la Cruz from Uruguay wins a free kick in the attacking half.
89
Update Update
Yannick Semedo from Cabo Verde commits a foul.
88
Corner Corner
Uruguay wins a corner after Steven Moreira concedes.
86
Corner Corner
Uruguay wins a corner after Steven Moreira concedes.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Uruguay after a concession by Laros Duarte.
86
Corner Corner
Uruguay is awarded a corner after Ryan Mendes concedes.
86
Update Update
Rodrigo Bentancur's header from the left side of the six-yard box for Uruguay is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Brian Rodríguez's cross.
86
Attempt Attempt
Brian Rodríguez's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
85
Corner Corner
Uruguay is awarded a corner after Deroy Duarte concedes.
81
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Uruguay: Brian Rodríguez comes on for Maxi Araújo.
80
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Cabo Verde: Yannick Semedo comes on for Jamiro Monteiro.
79
Attempt Attempt
Nicolás de la Cruz from Uruguay misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it too high. Mathías Olivera provided the assist.
76
Corner Corner
Cabo Verde is awarded a corner after Rodrigo Bentancur concedes.
76
Update Update
Pico Lopes from Cabo Verde has a header attempt from the right side of the six-yard box, but it is blocked. Jamiro Monteiro provided the assist with a cross.
75
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
74
Update Update
Agustín Canobbio commits a foul for Uruguay.
71
Update Update
The match is currently paused for a drinks break.
71
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Cabo Verde: Laros Duarte comes on for Kevin Pina.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Uruguay: Nicolás de la Cruz comes on for Manuel Ugarte.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Uruguay: Darwin Núñez comes on for Federico Viñas.
68
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Uruguay after Sidny Cabral concedes.
68
Update Update
Maxi Araújo is caught offside for Uruguay.
67
Attempt Attempt
Federico Valverde's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Mathías Olivera provided the assist.
65
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
64
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Kevin Pina from Cabo Verde.
63
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Jamiro Monteiro from Cabo Verde takes a right-footed shot from outside the box after a quick counterattack.
61
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Hélio Varela scores for Cabo Verde with a right-footed shot from outside the box, bringing the match to 2-2 against Uruguay.
60
Update Update
Federico Viñas from Uruguay is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
60
Update Update
Deroy Duarte from Cabo Verde commits a foul.
59
Attempt Attempt
Jamiro Monteiro's right-footed shot from outside the box for Cabo Verde is blocked.
59
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Cabo Verde: Hélio Varela comes on for Garry Rodrigues.
58
Update Update
Foul committed by Mathías Olivera from Uruguay.
58
Update Update
Gilson Benchimol from Cabo Verde wins a free kick in the attacking half.
58
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Cabo Verde: Nuno da Costa comes on for Gilson Benchimol.
58
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Mathías Olivera of Uruguay receives a yellow card for a foul.
52
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Sidny Cabral from Cabo Verde takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
51
Update Update
Maxi Araújo commits a foul for Uruguay.
51
Update Update
Sidny Cabral from Cabo Verde wins a free kick in the defensive half.
50
Update Update
Delay is over. The teams are ready to continue.
50
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Kevin Pina from Cabo Verde.
49
Corner Corner
Uruguay is awarded a corner after Sidny Cabral concedes it.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Cabo Verde: Deroy Duarte comes on for Telmo Arcanjo due to an injury.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at Uruguay 2, Cabo Verde 1.
45
Update Update
The match is currently delayed due to an injury to Telmo Arcanjo from Cabo Verde.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Uruguay leads 2-1 against Cabo Verde. Agustín Canobbio scores for Uruguay with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
44
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Maxi Araújo scores for Uruguay with a header from very close range, leveling the match at 1-1 against Cabo Verde.
43
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Diney Borges from Cabo Verde takes a right-footed shot from over 35 yards but misses to the right after a fast break.
42
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Sebastián Cáceres from Uruguay has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked. Mathías Olivera provided the assist.
40
Update Update
Maxi Araújo from Uruguay misses an attempt with a header from the left side of the box, sending it too high. The cross was assisted by Agustín Canobbio.
38
Corner Corner
Cabo Verde wins a corner after Fernando Muslera concedes.
36
Update Update
Agustín Canobbio commits a foul for Uruguay.
36
Update Update
Sidny Cabral from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
34
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Federico Valverde (Uruguay) takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
33
Attempt Attempt
Manuel Ugarte from Uruguay misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
31
Update Update
Manuel Ugarte commits a foul for Uruguay.
31
Update Update
Jamiro Monteiro from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
28
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Federico Valverde from Uruguay, who took a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
27
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
25
Update Update
The match is currently paused for a drinks break.
24
Corner Corner
Uruguay wins a corner after Telmo Arcanjo concedes.
24
Attempt Attempt
Federico Valverde's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Juan Manuel Sanabria.
24
Attempt Attempt
Federico Valverde's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Maxi Araújo provided the assist.
21
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Cabo Verde takes the lead 1-0 against Uruguay with a right-footed shot from a free kick by Kevin Pina.
20
Update Update
Rodrigo Bentancur commits a foul for Uruguay.
20
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Rodrigo Bentancur of Uruguay receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
20
Update Update
Telmo Arcanjo from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
18
Update Update
Agustín Canobbio from Uruguay is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
18
Update Update
Sidny Cabral from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
16
Corner Corner
Uruguay wins a corner, conceded by Diney Borges.
14
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Federico Valverde from Uruguay took a left-footed shot from the left side of the box after a quick counter-attack.
13
Update Update
Maxi Araújo from Uruguay wins a free kick in the defensive half.
13
Update Update
Foul committed by Kevin Pina from Cabo Verde.
11
Corner Corner
Uruguay wins a corner after Pico Lopes concedes.
10
Update Update
Maxi Araújo is caught offside for Uruguay.
8
Update Update
Federico Viñas is caught offside for Uruguay.
7
Update Update
Rodrigo Bentancur's header from the left side of the six-yard box is blocked. He was assisted by Maxi Araújo's cross.
6
Corner Corner
Uruguay wins a corner after Pico Lopes concedes.
5
Update Update
Rodrigo Bentancur wins a free kick for Uruguay in the defensive half.
5
Update Update
Foul committed by Sidny Cabral of Cabo Verde.
5
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Sidny Cabral from Cabo Verde receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
3
Update Update
Rodrigo Bentancur commits a foul for Uruguay.
3
Update Update
Sidny Cabral from Cabo Verde wins a free kick in the defensive half.
2
Update Update
Agustín Canobbio commits a foul for Uruguay.
2
Update Update
Sidny Cabral from Cabo Verde wins a free kick in the defensive half.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Espen Eskas.

CONCLUSION

The 2-2 draw leaves both teams reflecting on missed opportunities and defensive lapses. Uruguay controlled territory and created the clearer chances yet failed to protect their halftime advantage. Cape Verde Islands demonstrated resilience by leveling the score without the benefit of favorable expected goals. The absence of red cards ensured a full complement of players for both sides until the end. Possession dominance did not translate into a winning margin for the home team. This result underscores the gap between statistical profiles and actual outcomes in tightly contested fixtures. Further analysis of second-half adjustments may reveal tactical shifts that enabled the visitors to earn their point on the road.

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