Mauritius vs Cape Verde, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Mauritius are hosting Cape Verde
at National Sports Complex Pitch 1, Saint Pierre, Mauritius, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 22': Goal! Mauritius 0, Cabo Verde 1. Jovane Cabral (Cabo Verde) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Mauritius 0, Cabo Verde 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Mauritius 0, Cabo Verde 1.
- 64': Substitution, Mauritius. Jérémy Villeneuve replaces Cooper Legrand.
- 65': Substitution, Mauritius. Linley Rita replaces Angel Arthee.
- 69': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Hélio Varela replaces Willy Semedo.
- 69': Substitution, Cabo Verde. João Paulo replaces Jovane Cabral.
- 70': Goal! Mauritius 0, Cabo Verde 2. Diney Borges (Cabo Verde) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sidny Cabral.
- 77': Substitution, Mauritius. William François replaces Adel Langue.
- 78': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Aílson Tavares replaces Kevin Lenini.
- 78': Substitution, Mauritius. Jason Ferré replaces Gabriel Caliste.
- 87': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Alessio da Cruz replaces Dailon Livramento.
- 87': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Laros Duarte replaces Jamiro Monteiro.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Mauritius 0, Cabo Verde 2.
- 0': Match ends, Mauritius 0, Cabo Verde 2.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: National Sports Complex Pitch 1
Location: Saint Pierre, Mauritius
Venue: National Sports Complex Pitch 1
Location: Saint Pierre, Mauritius
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Verde | 10 | +8 | 23 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 10 | +12 | 19 |
| 3 | Libya | 10 | +2 | 16 |
| 4 | Angola | 10 | +1 | 12 |
Line-Ups
Mauritius (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Dorian Chiotti (GK) |
| 3 | Dylan Collard |
| 4 | Lindsay Rose |
| 14 | Rosario Latouchent |
| 22 | Wilson Mootoo |
| 8 | Adel Langue |
| 5 | Emmanuel Vincent |
| 9 | Angel Arthee |
| 7 | Cooper Legrand |
| 11 | Yannick Aristide |
| 17 | Gabriel Caliste |
Cape Verde (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vozinha (GK) |
| 3 | Diney |
| 4 | Roberto Lopes |
| 13 | Sidny Cabral |
| 22 | Steven Moreira |
| 10 | Jamiro Monteiro |
| 16 | Semedo |
| 6 | Kevin Pina |
| 9 | Dailon Livramento |
| 7 | Jovane Cabral |
| 17 | Willy Semedo |
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