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Cape Verde stun Spain as Lukaku rescues Belgium

World Cup debutants Cape Verde pulled off one of the tournament's biggest shocks, holding European champions Spain to a stunning 0-0 draw. Romelu Lukaku needed just 23 seconds to make an impact on Belgium’s World Cup opener.

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00:00World Cup debutants Cape Verde pulled off one of the tournament's biggest shocks, holding
00:06European champion Spain to a stunning zero draw.
00:10Despite Spain's star-studded line-up and overrunning favoritism, goalkeeper Valzina
00:16delivered a heroic performance, making crucial saves to deny Spain throughout the match.
00:22The tiny island nation with just half a million people celebrated wildly at the final whistle
00:28as players called the results a dream come true.
00:33Meanwhile Romelu Lukaku needed just 23 seconds to make an impact on Belgium's World Cup opener.
00:41Introduced in the second half, the striker sparked the attack that led to Egypt defender Mohamed
00:46Ahani's own goal, rescuing a 1-0 draw for the Red Lions.
00:52Egypt had stunned Belgium earlier through Iman Astro's first international goal and looked
00:57the more dangerous side for long periods.
01:00Belgium struggled to break through.
01:02The draw leaves Belgium leading a strong response against Iran in their next Group G match.
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