World Cup joy for Cabo Verde as stalemate with the Saudis sees them through to knockout stages
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia exited the World Cup at the group stage for the third tournament in a row, after a goalless draw with Cabo Verde at Houston Stadium on Friday.
For their African opponents, it was a historic evening as they progressed to the knockout stages at the first finals they have ever qualified for.
Cabo Verde came into the match sitting third in Group H with two points, while Saudi Arabia were bottom with only one. Both teams still had a chance to at least end up as one of the third-placed teams that might progress to the Round of 32; only a win would suffice for Green Falcons while the Africans knew they could potentially progress with draw.
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