20:03 – Cape Verde is now waiting for its future opponent in this CAN 2023
In the quarter-finals, the Mendes gang will play Morocco or South Africa. This will be a historic poster, as it will only be the second time that the Blue Sharks have reached this stage of the competition.
19:57 – Cape Verde puts an end to Mauritania’s dreams (1-0)
In a balanced game, Cape Verde made the difference at the end of the game thanks to the contribution of its bench. The Blue Sharks also benefited from a poor throw-back from Elwely towards Niasse. The Mourabitounes doorman mowed down Benchimol, who had come to meet him. Star of his selection, Ryan Mendes transformed the penalty by shooting on the ground and in the middle (1-0, 88th). For the second time in its history, Cape Verde reaches the quarter-final stage. He will play for a place in the semi-finals of the CAN 2023.
19:54 – Vozinha relieves his defense (90th + 9)
The Cape Verde goalkeeper has just made two good aerial outings.
19:53 – Koita will not be the savior of Mauritania (90th+7)
The offensive player’s free kick hit the side net. There are three minutes left in this round of 16 of CAN 2023.
19:52 – Kamara gets a good free kick for Mauritania (90th+6)
The ball is placed at the entrance to the penalty area, almost at the corner.
19:50 – Cape Verde makes another change (90th+5)
Semedo takes Moreira’s place. It’s a change position for position.
19:49 – Cape Verde does not change its philosophy (90th+2)
The Blue Sharks continue to attack in this end of the game. They just got a corner.
19:48 – There will be ten more minutes in this Cape Verde – Mauritania (90th)
The Mourabitounes regain some hope, they rush towards the offensive.
19:45 – BUUUUUUUUUUT FROM CAPE VERDE! (88th)
Captain Ryan Mendes shot into the center of the goal. Niasse dived to his right! The Blue Sharks have one foot in the quarter-finals of this CAN 2023.
19:43 – Cape Verde gets a penalty! (87th)
On a long ball, Elwely does not ensure his header towards Niasse. Benchimol is quicker, but he is cut down by the Mauritania goalkeeper.
19:42 – Cape Verde makes another change (85th)
Very prominent, but now tired, Cabral gives way to Benchimol.
19:39 – Kamara stands out in Cape Verde – Mauritania (85th)
Found on a long ball, the Mourabitounes captain resists a defender before arming his shot. The shot is crushed too much and blocked by an opposing defender.
19:38 – Niasse cuts Cape Verde’s highlight (81st)
The Mauritania goalkeeper reassures his defense during an aerial outing.
19:36 – Niasse keeps Mauritania alive (80th)
On the ensuing corner, at the near post, Cabral cut the ball with a good header. The Mourabitounes goalkeeper pushed the ball back for a corner.
19:33 – Niasse makes a superb save in Cape Verde – Mauritania (79th)
Having just entered the game, Rodrigues set the Mauritanian defense on fire. He reached inside and pulled with all his might. The Mourabitounes goalkeeper pushed the ball back for a corner.