And they did far more than just qualify from the group.
They went after the win in every single game and never settled for less. Then they took the reigning champions to 120 minutes and came from behind twice to equalize. Not just that but for large spells looked like the better team on the pitch.
Nothing but admiration for this group of players.
They made history for Cabo Verde and for me, this is the greatest underdog story in modern World Cup history.
Gonzalo Plata chorando, após empatar com o Curaçao e estar praticamente Eliminado da Copa do mundo..
E agora o Gonzalo Plata chorando após FAZER O GOL da Classificação do Equador.
Isso é Copa do Mundo, isso é futebol!!!!
Graham Potter showed his defensive deficiencies once again vs Netherlands.
Aside from the classic softness and lack of intensity to stay compact and win duels which seem to define his teams, the match was defined by his lack of plan for Netherlands' deep FBs who then overlap late.
You couldn't find a better picture of the game than Ayari waving for someone else to track Dumfries' overlapping run, which led to the 3rd goal. A clear lack of responsibility which started from the first minute.
Here's how Netherlands destroyed Sweden out wide 👇
Futebol é jogo de lindos DETALHES.
Bastou um segundo de indecisão de Douglas Santos, Raphinha e Casemiro para Brahim dar dois toques.
O terceiro para essa linda CURVA que contorna e engana Gabriel Magalhães.
Quando o brasileiro fez que foi a bola tinha passado.