Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi Arabia preview

2026 World Cup, World
Houston Stadium Sat, 27 Jun - 12:00 AM
World Cup
Cape Verde IslandsCPV
0 – 0
Saudi ArabiaKSA
Full Time Sat, 27 Jun 12:00 AM
Round 3 Group Stage

CONTEXT

The encounter between Cape Verde Islands and Saudi Arabia ended with a final score of 0-0. Cape Verde Islands dominated in terms of expected goals with 1.5 compared to their opponent's 0.41. Possession stats showed a slight edge for the home side at 51 percent to 49 percent. The game was level at halftime with both teams unable to score in the first period. Throughout the match, no red cards were shown, maintaining a full complement of players on the pitch for both sides. The draw occurred despite Cape Verde Islands being the stronger team according to pre-game assessments. The xG differential stood at 1.09 which did not translate into actual goals. This result came after a balanced second half with limited clear cut opportunities.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Cape Verde Islands showed a moderate structural deviation of 7.6 percent from expected patterns.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with overall performance metrics.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was not aligned with the expected goals differential.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with pre-match indicators.
  • xG expectations: Cape Verde Islands generated 1.5 expected goals compared to 0.41 for Saudi Arabia.
  • Event impact: No significant events altered the flow of the match leading to a 0-0 draw.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards meant no distortion from disciplinary actions occurred.
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
F. Letexier
F. Letexier
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
C. Mugnier
C. Mugnier
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Rahmouni
M. Rahmouni
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. Tom
A. Tom
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Cape Verde Islands P. Leitão Brito
P. Leitão Brito
VS
Saudi Arabia G. Donis
G. Donis
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.5
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Uruguay Rank: D
Spain Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Spain Rank: L
Uruguay Rank: D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Cape Verde Islands
4.06%
Draw
92.36%
Away Saudi Arabia
3.59%

Movement

Changes since opening
Cape Verde Islands
-0.87%
Draw
+1.37%
Saudi Arabia
-0.48%

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.
22.22
10
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Cape Verde Islands
Saudi Arabia
Power Score
22.22
10
League Position
2
4
Global Rank
-
61

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.

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

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vs

Cape Verde Islands

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

Saudi Arabia

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

Cape Verde Islands ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Saudi Arabia
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
34.31
18.47
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
18.47
34.31
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
Cape Verde Islands +1.42 Efficiency Index
vs
Saudi Arabia -1.42 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Cape Verde Islands
Saudi Arabia
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.

Cape Verde Islands
vs
Saudi Arabia
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Cape Verde Islands Saudi Arabia
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
13%
10%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.19 vs -0.04
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Cape Verde Islands Saudi Arabia
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
10%
13%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.04 vs -0.19
Cape Verde Islands
Saudi Arabia
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.

–
Cape Verde Islands
vs
Saudi Arabia
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Cape Verde Islands Saudi Arabia
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
Cape Verde Islands 0.30
Saudi Arabia 0.17
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Cape Verde Islands Saudi Arabia
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
Cape Verde Islands 0.00
Saudi Arabia 0.00
Cape Verde Islands
Saudi Arabia
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • CPV had peak pressure around 93'.
  • CPV started the game with stronger pressure.
CPV Pressure KSA Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: CPV reached the top pressure at 93' (65.23).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch
M. Al Owais
Saudi Arabia
21 M. Al Owais
N. Boushal
Substitution
Saudi Arabia
13 N. Boushal
H. Al Tambakti
Substitution
Saudi Arabia
5 H. Al Tambakti
A. Al Amri
Saudi Arabia
4 A. Al Amri
S. Abdul Hamid
Saudi Arabia
12 S. Abdul Hamid
S. Al Dawsari
Substitution
Saudi Arabia
10 (C) S. Al Dawsari
N. Al Dawsari
Saudi Arabia
6 N. Al Dawsari
A. Alkhaibari
Substitution
Saudi Arabia
15 A. Alkhaibari
S. Madash
Substitution
Saudi Arabia
20 S. Madash
F. Albirakan
Saudi Arabia
9 F. Albirakan
M. Kanno
Saudi Arabia
23 M. Kanno

General Information

Date & Time
Jun 27, 2026, 12:00 AM
Competition
2026 World Cup, World · Round 3 · Group Stage
Stadium
Houston Stadium
Capacity
68777
Attendance
68278
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
François Letexier
Cyril Mugnier
Mehdi Rahmouni
Abongile Tom

Statistics

Possession
CPV
52%
KSA
48%

Top Statistics

1 Big Chances Created 1
8 Shots 1
50 Dangerous attacks 41
51 Possession 49
4 Corners 2
16 Free kicks 11
1 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

72 Ball Safe 70
5 Goal Kicks 12
10 Goal Attempts 3
5 Substitutions 5
21 Throwins 27
1 Hit Woodwork 0
16 Successful Headers 11
0 Injuries 1
23 Dribble Attempts 13
10 Successful Dribbles 6
43 Successful Dribbles Percentage 46

Attacking

112 Attacks 103
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

56 Long Passes 54
452 Passes 442
385 Successful Passes 355
85 Successful Passes Percentage 80
12 Key Passes 5
29 Successful Long Passes 23
52 Successful Long Passes Percentage 43

Defensive

3 Saves 2
16 Tackles 29
13 Interceptions 10
58 Duels Won 56

Build-up

18 Total Crosses 10
2 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

2 Offsides 0
10 Fouls 16

Lineup

Referee : François Letexier

Starting XI ▼

1
Vozinha
Vozinha Goalkeeper
7.34
3
Diney Borges
Diney Borges Defender
7.1
4
Roberto Lopes
Roberto Lopes Defender
7.4
8
João Paulo
João Paulo Defender
7.29
24
Wagner Pina
Wagner Pina Defender
7.08
22
Steven Moreira
Steven Moreira
Defender90+4'
6
Kevin Lenini
Kevin Lenini Midfielder
7.38
10
Jamiro Monteiro
Jamiro Monteiro Midfielder
6.5
15
Laros Duarte
Laros Duarte
Midfielder71'
6.83
14
Deroy Duarte
Deroy Duarte Midfielder
7.27
17
Willy Semedo
Willy Semedo Midfielder
6.7
26
Hélio Varela
Hélio Varela
Attacker61'
6.59
20
Ryan Mendes
Ryan Mendes (C) Midfielder
6.58
11
Garry Rodrigues
Garry Rodrigues
Attacker71'
6.64
19
Dailon Livramento
Dailon Livramento Attacker
6.42
21
Nuno Da Costa
Nuno Da Costa
Attacker61'
7.12
Referee : François Letexier

Starting XI ▼

21
Mohammed Al-Owais
Mohammed Al-Owais Goalkeeper
6.82
4
Abdulelah Al-Amri
Abdulelah Al-Amri Defender
7.38
5
Hassan Tambakti
Hassan Tambakti Defender
6.65
3
Ali bin Mohammed bin Ali Lajami
Ali bin Mohammed bin Ali Lajami
Defender33'
7.35
12
Saud Abdulhamid
Saud Abdulhamid Defender
7.45
13
Nawaf Boushal
Nawaf Boushal Defender
6.54
24
Moteb Al-Harbi
Moteb Al-Harbi
Defender82'
6.38
6
Nasser Al-Dawsari
Nasser Al-Dawsari Midfielder
6.98
10
Salem Al-Dawsari
Salem Al-Dawsari (C) Midfielder
6.34
26
Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat
Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat
Midfielder66'
6.66
15
Abdullah Al-Khaibari
Abdullah Al-Khaibari Midfielder
6.72
7
Musab Al-Juwayr
Musab Al-Juwayr
Midfielder46'
6.72
20
Sultan Mandash
Sultan Mandash Midfielder
6.75
19
Abdullah Al-Hamdan
Abdullah Al-Hamdan
Attacker66'
6.49
9
Firas Al-Buraikan
Firas Al-Buraikan Attacker
6.49
23
Mohamed Kanno
Mohamed Kanno Attacker
7.03

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Steven Moreira → Wagner Pina
10th Substitution
90+4'
90+3'
Event
Firas Al-Buraikan
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
82'
Event
Moteb Al-Harbi → Nawaf Boushal
9th Substitution
Event
Laros Duarte → Jamiro Monteiro
7th Substitution
71'
Event
Garry Rodrigues → Ryan Mendes
8th Substitution
71'
67'
Event
Nasser Al-Dawsari
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
66'
Event
Abdullah Al-Hamdan → Sultan Mandash
5th Substitution
66'
Event
Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat → Salem Al-Dawsari
6th Substitution
Event
Nuno Da Costa → Dailon Livramento
3rd Substitution
61'
Event
Hélio Varela → Willy Semedo
4th Substitution
61'
46'
Event
Musab Al-Juwayr → Abdullah Al-Khaibari
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
33'
Event
Ali bin Mohammed bin Ali Lajami → Hassan Tambakti
1st Substitution
Event
Wagner Pina
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
8'
4'
Event
Saud Abdulhamid
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Cabo Verde is called offside as Garry Rodrigues is caught in an offside position.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Cabo Verde: Steven Moreira comes on for Wagner Pina.
90
Update Update
Feras Al Brikan commits a foul for Saudi Arabia.
90
Update Update
João Paulo from Cabo Verde wins a free kick on the left wing.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Feras Al Brikan from Saudi Arabia receives a yellow card for a foul.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Abdullah Al Hamddan's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Vozinha. The assist was provided by Feras Al Brikan.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Mohamed Kanno of Saudi Arabia.
90
Update Update
Kevin Pina from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
88
Attempt Attempt
Wagner Pina from Cabo Verde has a right-footed shot from the center of the box blocked. The attempt was assisted by Laros Duarte.
86
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Garry Rodrigues from Cabo Verde, who had a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
86
Update Update
Cabo Verde is called offside as Garry Rodrigues is caught in an offside position.
85
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Nuno da Costa from Cabo Verde takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the box.
84
Attempt Attempt
Kevin Pina from Cabo Verde misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right.
83
Attempt Attempt
Nasser Al Dawsari's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Feras Al Brikan.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Saudi Arabia: Moteb Al Harbi comes on for Nawaf Bu Washl.
81
Update Update
Abdullah Al Hamddan commits a foul for Saudi Arabia.
81
Update Update
Pico Lopes from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
79
Attempt Attempt
Garry Rodrigues from Cabo Verde has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Laros Duarte.
78
Update Update
Saud Abdulhamid from Saudi Arabia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
78
Update Update
Foul committed by Hélio Varela of Cabo Verde.
77
Update Update
Abdullah Al Hamddan commits a foul for Saudi Arabia.
77
Update Update
Wagner Pina from Cabo Verde wins a free kick in the defensive half.
77
Attempt Attempt
João Paulo's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Hélio Varela.
76
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Saudi Arabia after João Paulo concedes.
75
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Laros Duarte from Cabo Verde has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved by Mohammed Al Owais in the center of the goal. The shot was assisted by Nuno da Costa with a through ball.
75
Corner Corner
Cabo Verde is awarded a corner after Mohammed Al Owais concedes.
75
Corner Corner
Pico Lopes from Cabo Verde misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the right. The chance was assisted by Laros Duarte, who delivered a cross after a corner.
73
Update Update
Feras Al Brikan from Saudi Arabia is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
73
Update Update
Foul committed by João Paulo of Cabo Verde.
72
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
72
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Cabo Verde: Laros Duarte comes on for Jamiro Monteiro.
71
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
69
Update Update
The match is currently paused for a drinks break.
67
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Mohammed Abu Al Shamat from Saudi Arabia has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved in the top left corner by Vozinha from Cabo Verde. The assist came from Musab Al Juwayr.
67
Update Update
Foul committed by Nasser Al Dawsari of Saudi Arabia.
67
Update Update
Nuno da Costa from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
67
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Nasser Al Dawsari from Saudi Arabia receives a yellow card for a foul.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Saudi Arabia: Abdullah Al Hamddan comes on for Sultan Mandash.
66
Update Update
Foul committed by Saud Abdulhamid of Saudi Arabia.
66
Update Update
Hélio Varela from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Saudi Arabia: Mohammed Abu Al Shamat comes on for Salem Al Dawsari.
63
Update Update
Sultan Mandash from Saudi Arabia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
63
Update Update
Foul committed by Kevin Pina of Cabo Verde.
61
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Cabo Verde: Nuno da Costa comes on for Dailon Livramento.
61
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Cabo Verde: Hélio Varela comes on for Willy Semedo.
57
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Deroy Duarte from Cabo Verde takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the right.
56
Corner Corner
Cabo Verde wins a corner after Saud Abdulhamid concedes.
55
Update Update
Salem Al Dawsari commits a foul for Saudi Arabia.
55
Update Update
Pico Lopes from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
53
Attempt Attempt
Ryan Mendes from Cabo Verde had a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it was blocked.
53
Update Update
Handball called against Mohamed Kanno of Saudi Arabia.
50
Attempt Attempt
Kevin Pina from Cabo Verde misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
48
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Jamiro Monteiro's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
48
Update Update
Sultan Mandash commits a foul for Saudi Arabia.
48
Update Update
Willy Semedo from Cabo Verde wins a free kick in the defensive half.
47
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Feras Al Brikan from Saudi Arabia heads the ball from the right side of the six-yard box after a corner.
46
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Saudi Arabia after João Paulo concedes.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at Cabo Verde 0, Saudi Arabia 0.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Saudi Arabia: Musab Al Juwayr comes on for Abdullah Al Khaibari.
45
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Saud Abdulhamid from Saudi Arabia has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
45
Update Update
Nasser Al Dawsari from Saudi Arabia is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Jamiro Monteiro of Cabo Verde.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Mohamed Kanno's header from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Vozinha. The assist came from Abdulelah Al Amri.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
Abdullah Al Khaibari from Saudi Arabia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
45
Update Update
Abdullah Al Khaibari from Saudi Arabia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
42
Update Update
Ryan Mendes from Cabo Verde commits a foul.
41
Attempt Attempt
Willy Semedo from Cabo Verde misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending the ball to the left.
41
Update Update
Nasser Al Dawsari commits a foul for Saudi Arabia.
39
Update Update
Wagner Pina from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
39
Update Update
Attempt blocked. João Paulo (Cabo Verde) header from the centre of the box is blocked.
38
Corner Corner
Cabo Verde is awarded a corner after Abdullah Al Khaibari concedes.
37
Update Update
Foul committed by Mohamed Kanno of Saudi Arabia.
37
Update Update
Deroy Duarte from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
36
Update Update
Jamiro Monteiro from Cabo Verde commits a foul.
36
Update Update
Wagner Pina from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
36
Update Update
Salem Al Dawsari commits a foul for Saudi Arabia.
36
Update Update
Ali Lajami from Saudi Arabia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
34
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Jamiro Monteiro's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Willy Semedo provided the assist.
34
Update Update
Abdullah Al Khaibari from Saudi Arabia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
34
Update Update
Foul committed by Willy Semedo from Cabo Verde.
33
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
33
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Saudi Arabia: Ali Lajami comes on for Hassan Al Tambakti due to an injury.
30
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Hassan Al Tambakti from Saudi Arabia.
28
Update Update
Nasser Al Dawsari commits a foul for Saudi Arabia.
28
Update Update
Willy Semedo from Cabo Verde wins a free kick in the attacking half.
27
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
24
Update Update
The match is currently paused for a drinks break.
22
Corner Corner
Willy Semedo's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Mohammed Al Owais. The attempt was assisted by Deroy Duarte.
22
Corner Corner
Cabo Verde wins a corner after Mohammed Al Owais concedes.
18
Attempt Attempt
Salem Al Dawsari's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Saud Abdulhamid's cross.
18
Update Update
Foul committed by Kevin Pina of Cabo Verde.
18
Update Update
Nawaf Bu Washl from Saudi Arabia is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
13
Update Update
João Paulo from Cabo Verde wins a free kick in the defensive half.
13
Update Update
Foul committed by Nasser Al Dawsari of Saudi Arabia.
13
Update Update
Delay in the match in Cabo Verde.
13
Update Update
Delay is over and the game is ready to continue.
9
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Wagner Pina from Cabo Verde receives a yellow card for a foul.
8
Update Update
Salem Al Dawsari from Saudi Arabia is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
8
Update Update
Deroy Duarte from Cabo Verde commits a foul.
7
Update Update
Foul committed by Mohamed Kanno of Saudi Arabia.
7
Update Update
Sultan Mandash of Saudi Arabia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
7
Update Update
Willy Semedo from Cabo Verde commits a foul.
7
Update Update
Kevin Pina from Cabo Verde wins a free kick in the defensive half.
4
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Saud Abdulhamid of Saudi Arabia receives a yellow card for a foul.
4
Update Update
Saud Abdulhamid commits a foul for Saudi Arabia.
4
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Saud Abdulhamid receives a yellow card.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Francois Letexier.

CONCLUSION

The 0-0 result between these two sides demonstrated how expected goals do not always correlate directly with the scoreboard. Cape Verde Islands created the majority of the quality chances but could not capitalize on them effectively. Saudi Arabia defended resolutely to secure the point on the road. With no disciplinary issues affecting the game, both teams played with consistent lineups. The moderate deviation observed did not prevent the draw from being achieved. Overall the performance metrics suggested one team should have edged it but defensive solidity prevailed on the day. This leaves both teams reflecting on missed opportunities in what was a tightly contested affair without major incidents disrupting proceedings.