In a balanced game, Cape Verde made the difference at the end of the game against both sides. Mauritania thanks to à a penalty from Mendes (1-0). In the quarter-finals of CAN 2023, the Blue Sharks will challenge Morocco or South Africa. Green cap 1: 0 Mauritania Live In the quarter-finals, the band à Mendes will play Morocco or South Africa. This will be a historic poster, as it will be only the second time that the Blue Sharks have reached this stage of the competition. In a balanced game, Cape Verde made the difference at the end of the game thanks to the contribution of his bench. Blue Sharks also benefited from this event. of a poor return from Elwely towards Niasse. The Mourabitounes goalkeeper snuffed the ball. Benchimol, who had come to his meeting. Star of his selection, Ryan Mendes transformed the penalty by shooting on the ground and in the middle (1-0, 88th). For the second time in its history, Cape Verde reaches the quarter-final stage. He will play for a place in the semi-finals of CAN 2023. 
20:03 – Cape Verde is now waiting for its future opponent in this CAN 2023
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19:54 – Vozinha relieves his defense (90th+9)
The Cape Verde goalkeeper has just made two good aerial outings.
19: 53 – Koita will not be the savior of Mauritania (90th+7)
The offensive free kick hit the small net. There are three minutes left in this round of 16 of CAN 2023.
19:52 – Kamara gets a good free kick for Mauritania (90th+6)
The ball is placed &agrav; the entrance to the penalty area, almost inside the box. the angle.
19:50 – Cape Verde makes a new change (90th+5 )
Semedo takes Moreira's place. It's a change position for position.
19:49 – Cape Verde does not change its philosophy (90th +2)
The Blue Sharks continue à attack in this endgame. They have just won a corner.
19:48 – There will be ten more minutes in this Cape Verde – Mauritania (90th)
The Mourabitounes regain some hope, they rush towards the offensive.
Captain Ryan Mendes shoté in the center of the goal. Niasse dived on his right! The Blue Sharks have one foot in the quarter-finals of this CAN 2023.
On a long ball, Elwely does not ensure his header towards Niasse. Benchimol is quicker, but he is broke; by the Mauritania goalkeeper.
19:42 – Cape Verde makes another change (85th)
Highly visible, but now tired, Cabral gives up his place to Benchimol.
19:39 – Kamara stands out in Cape Verde – Mauritania (85th)
Found on a long ball, the captain of the Mourabitounes resists a defender before arming his shot. Shooting is too squashed and controlled by an opposing defender.
19:38 – Niasse cuts Cape Verde's highlight (81st)
The goalkeeper of Mauritania comes to reassure his defense during an aerial excursion.
19:36 – Niasse keeps Mauritania alive (80th)
On the corner that followed, at near post, Cabral cut the ball with a good header. The Mourabitounes goalkeeper pushedé the ball for a corner.
19:33 – Niasse makes a superb save in this Cap- Green – Mauritania (79th)
Just entered; in play, Rodrigues set the Mauritanian defense on fire. He entered towards the inside and fired. with all of his strenght. The Mourabitounes goalkeeper pushedé the ball for a corner.
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