Steven Moreira News: Fully active during knockout game

Moreira logged one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created during Cape Verde's 3-2 loss Friday to Argentina.

In terms of Cape Verde's group-stage finale, Moreira barely played, logging only one minute June 27 against Saudi Arabia. Despite no wins, his country advanced to the World Cup's knockout stage, during which Cabo Verde and reigning champion Argentina would compete. Moreira was added to the Cape Verdeans' starting XI, and his biggest impact would be on their first goal via a pass to Ryan Mendes. Even though Moreira did not record an assist, Mendes subsequently did, as his received pass is how he directly contributed to Deroy Duarte's game-equalizing goal. Because of it, the matchup required extra time, for which Moreira not only played every minute but also updated his tournament's minute-high to 120. During the World Cup, he logged seven clearances, three tackles won, two interceptions and a chance created.