Cape Verde, on Friday, defeated Mozambique 3-0 to seal a round of 16 spot at the ongoing 2023 AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast.
The Blue Sharks, who had already stunned Ghana 2-1 in their opening match, took the lead in the 32th minute after a right-footed shot from outside the area by Bedé following a free kick.
They consolidated their grip on the match in the 51st minute when Ryan Mendes fired a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left-hand corner.
With a third goal from Kevin Pina, who fired a shot from outside the penalty area into the bottom left-hand corner, Cape Verde’s dominance throughout the match was evident in their possession and numerous scoring opportunities.
Mozambique offered initial resistance but succumbed to the relentless pressure exerted by the Cape Verdeans.
Bedé’s opening goal proved to be a turning point, fueling the Blue Sharks’ confidence and paving the way for their comfortable victory.
This impressive performance has ignited hope within the Cape Verde camp for an extended run in the tournament.
