Jalen Brunson Hails Argentina's 3-2 World Cup Win Over Cape Verde
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 4
Jalen Brunson Hails Argentina's 3-2 World Cup Win Over Cape Verde
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 4
Summary
Jalen Brunson called Argentina’s 3-2 extra-time win over Cape Verde “unbelievable” in a post on X after the thriller sent the world champions through.
Lionel Messi opened the scoring in the 29th minute, but Cape Verde forced extra time through Deroy Duarte before Lisandro Martinez and Sidny Cabral traded goals again.
Cristian Romero’s header finally settled the match, capping one of the tournament’s wildest games and ending Cape Verde’s upset bid without a penalty shootout.
Cape Verde had already drawn with Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in a breakout tournament run, while Argentina next face Egypt as they chase a second straight World Cup title.