Sidny Lopes Cabral

ANALYSIS
No longer suspended and added to Cape Verde's starting XI against reigning World Cup champion Argentina, Lopes Cabral made the most of his newfound opportunity, particularly after their game continued into extra time. During its first half, with ball possession outside Argentina's penalty box, the left-back evaded Alexis Mac Allister by going to his right. Still outside the box, Lopes Cabral finessed a shot over Nahuel Molina and past Emiliano Martinez for an unparalleled goal. It is Lopes Cabral's first for the WC tournament, during which he also logged eight corners and two chances created. Defensively, the left-back recorded 15 clearances, three interceptions and two blocks.