Cape Verde's goal scorer against Argentina sends message after elimination

Sidny Lopes Cabral, a full-back from Cape Verde, used social media to send a message after his team's elimination from the World Cup. On Friday night (3), the player scored a great goal against Argentina, but did not avoid the 3-2 defeat.

The athlete was responsible for Cape Verde's second goal, scored 13 minutes into the game. Despite his good performance, which did not prevent elimination, Cabral defended the Benfica shirt in the 2025/26 season and is already ready to defend Trabzonspor, from Turkey.

In a post on Instagram, Sidny thanked him for the opportunity to participate in the World Cup. His trajectory is remarkable: just three years ago, the player played in Germany's fifth division. He was born in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and played for Dutch, Swedish and German clubs.

1% opportunity, 99% faith. Thank you God for these moments. Thank you, Cape Verde. We left with our heads held high. It's a journey that doesn't end here.

Sidny Lopes Cabral, Cape Verde winger

Celebration that went viral
Also due to the game against Argentina, Sidny Cabral's goal celebration went viral. After scoring, the athlete went to his girlfriend, Jayley da Cruz, and hugged her. Jayley said she had "never been so proud" of her boyfriend and the Cape Verdean team.

Drama in the Argentine classification
Argentina eliminated Cape Verde in a dramatic game, with a goal in extra time. The score of 3-2 guaranteed the Argentines' qualification to the round of 16 of the World Cup. Messi and Lisandro Martínez were important with goals and assists. However, it was defender Cuti Romero who decided the match with the winning goal.

Those who expected an easy game for Argentina saw a different scenario. Cape Verde demonstrated courage and application on the field. The team's only inattention was when Messi scored. In extra time, the Argentine defenders shone and avoided a penalty shootout.

On the Argentine side, there is a warning that the team was unable to impose its game. There was a marked lack of attention when returning to the second half, when the tie was conceded.

Argentina's next challenge
Argentina will face Egypt in the round of 16 of the World Cup. The duel will take place on Tuesday (7), at 1 pm (Brasília time), at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta, in the United States.

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