The passage provides an overview of the developments in Group A of the African Cup of Nations (CAN), highlighting South Africa’s dominance after securing a victory against Angola (2-0) following two draws on the first day of the tournament.
It acknowledges Cape Verde’s successful opening match against the host country, with a notable mention of the freshness and technique displayed by the Cape Verdean team, particularly in the first half of the match against Morocco.
The Cape Verdean striker, Platini, is highlighted as the hero of the Blue Sharks during this particular match. In the 35th minute, Platini scored the only goal of the game, receiving a through ball from Mendes and finishing skillfully to open the score. This goal marked Cape Verde’s first-ever goal at the African Cup of Nations.
Despite Morocco eventually equalizing thanks to Youssef El Arabi, the passage suggests that Cape Verde’s performance, particularly the draw against the host country and the victory against Angola, has kept their qualification hopes alive. The concluding statement mentions that for Cape Verdeans, everything is still possible, emphasizing the importance of their upcoming match against Angola in determining their qualification for the next round.
