Cape Verde's Heroic Stand Against Spain: Classic Underdog Moments

Cape Verde pulled off a remarkable 0-0 draw against Spain in the World Cup, showcasing one of the tournament's greatest defensive displays. Goalkeeper José Vozinha, at 40, was colossal as Spain peppered him with 27 shots and completed 734 passes to Cape Verde's 205. The island nation, ranked 61 places below Spain, fielded the oldest starting XI of the tournament with an average age over 31. It was a rearguard for the ages, reminiscent of legendary upsets.

That legacy includes Jürgen Sparwasser'...