Cape Verde players celebrate after clinching a spot in the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Cape Verde edge Mauritania to reach AFCON quarterfinals

Cape Verde Islands captain Ryan Mendes converted a penalty two minutes from time to edge Mauritania 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash on Monday and see the smallest country at the 24-team competition advance to the quarter-final.
Jan 29, 2024, 07:47 pm - Reuters

Match Timeline

Cape Verde Islands
Mauritania
  • KO
  • 11
  • 35
  • HT
  • 66
  • 71
  • 79
  • 80
  • 85
  • 87
  • 88
  • 90+5
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Cabo Verde 1, Mauritania 0.
90'+11'
Second Half ends, Cabo Verde 1, Mauritania 0.
90'+8'
Foul by Kevin Pina (Cabo Verde).
Match Stats
CPVMTN
Possession
69.3%
30.769.3
30.7%
Shots on Goal
4
0
Shot Attempts
18
11
Yellow Cards
1
1
Corner Kicks
11
1
Saves
0
3