Cape Verde coach Pedro 'Bubista' Brito expressed immense pride in his players after the Blue Sharks secured a thrilling 2-2 draw against Uruguay to push the island nation closer to an unprecedented place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stages.

Making their World Cup debut at football's grandest tournament, Cape Verde have announced themselves emphatically with strong performances against both Spain and Uruguay. The Blue Sharks now need only a positive result against Saudi Arabia in their final Group H match to advance to the Round of 32.

Identity and spirit above all else

Reflecting on Sunday's remarkable encounter in Miami, Bubista made clear that the achievement carried a meaning far beyond the scoreline.