Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha struggled to contain his emotions as he stood before television cameras after the biggest match of his career, overwhelmed by a moment that had taken decades of perseverance, sacrifice and belief to reach.

Vozinha made seven saves, with 1.46 xG prevented, as Cape Verde picked up a surprise point in their Group H opener.

It took Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha 40 years to make his World Cup debut. The wait was worth it. Vozinha recorded seven saves Monday, holding Spain’s star-studded lineup to a…