In the first round of Group H, Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Spain in an upset, which was also the first goalless match of this FIFA World Cup.
In the first half, Ferran hit the post from a great chance, and Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha made several saves.
In the second half, Vozinha made several more saves to keep a clean sheet. In the end, Spain was held to a 0-0 draw by Cape Verde, a major upset.
Cape Verde also earned its first ever FIFA World Cup point in this match.