Vozinha
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Jun 3, 1986 (40)
Right
6'2"
165 lb
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Eight saves, three goals conceded
Vozinha logged eight saves but conceded three goals during Cape Verde's 3-2 loss Friday to Argentina.
Analysis: Playing two hours against the World Cup's reigning champions, including Golden Boot leader Lionel Messi, Vozinha logging his tournament-high saves Friday is unsurprising. After the goalkeeper stopped a 15th-minute free-kick from Messi, Argentina's aforementioned captain scored minutes later. Subsequently, Vozinha would save Messi's four shots, evenly split between free-kicks and one-on-ones. The goalkeeper also stopped Lautaro Martinez and Leandro Paredes from recording long-range goals. Cape Verde's downfall can be attributed to extra-time corners, the first resulting in a goal by Lisandro Martinez. From another corner, Cristian Romero headed an attempt that deflected off Diney's hand and past Vozinha. Thus ends Vozinha's breakout tournament, featuring 18 saves and two clean sheets across four games.
Seals another clean sheet
Vozinha registered three saves and secured a clean sheet in Friday's 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia.
Analysis: Vozinha's remarkable World Cup run continues, as he delivered three crucial saves against Saudi Arabia to secure his second clean sheet of the tournament and send Capo Verde into the Round of 32. The 40‑year‑old keeper has been one of the biggest surprises of the group stage, recording 10 saves across three matches, including the stunning shutout against Spain that captivated the world. His path only grows more challenging now, with a showdown against defending champions Argentina set for July 3.
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