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Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha celebrates after a string of saves earned his side a point. AFP

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Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha celebrates after a string of saves earned his side a point. AFP

Forty-year-old keeper and Irishman from LinkedIn: How Cape Verde stunned Spain

Minnows produced spirited display to hold tournament favourites to 0-0 draw

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Iraq's Australian head coach Graham Arnold led the team to qualification for the first time since 1986. AFP

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A digital projection of the new National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City. Picture: Supplied

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