The match between Equatorial Guinea and Cape Verde was a goal-filled spectacle, witnessing a total of 7 goals and becoming the most prolific match in terms of goals during the 3rd day of the World Cup qualifiers for Brazil 2014.
In a dramatic turn of events, Nzalang National secured the crucial goal they needed at the last moment of the game, leading to a 4-3 victory. The standout player of the match was undoubtedly Emilio Nsue, who scored a hat-trick (in the 3rd, 17th, and 76th minutes). Despite Nsue’s efforts, Cape Verde’s Djanina managed to score twice (in the 5th and 85th minutes), keeping the Blue Sharks in contention. Platini added another goal for Cape Verde in the 19th minute.
Ramos emerged as the hero for Equatorial Guinea, delivering his country’s victory in the 88th minute. With this result, Equatorial Guinea now shares the same point total as Sierra Leone (4 points), trailing Tunisia, the group leader, by 5 points (Tunisia has 9 points). Unfortunately for Cape Verde, they remain at the bottom of the group with 0 points. This outcome is a setback for the Blue Sharks, who had a strong performance in the previous Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) but were eliminated in the quarter-finals in South Africa.
It’s worth noting that Cape Verde played without Odair Fortes and Ryan Mendes due to injuries.
