Libya vs Cape Verde Islands, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 1': Own Goal by Roberto Lopes, Cabo Verde. Libya 1, Cabo Verde 0.
- 2': First Half begins.
- 29': Goal! Libya 1, Cabo Verde 1. Telmo Arcanjo (Cabo Verde) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jamiro Monteiro.
- 42': Goal! Libya 2, Cabo Verde 1. Ezoo El Mariamy (Libya) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 45'+2': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Libya 2, Cabo Verde 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Libya 2, Cabo Verde 1.
- 45': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Ryan Mendes replaces Heriberto Tavares.
- 58': Goal! Libya 3, Cabo Verde 1. Mahmoud Al Shilw (Libya) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 62': Substitution, Libya. Mohammed Salih Ali Sola replaces Abdulmunem Aleiyan.
- 64': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Sidny Cabral replaces Yannick Semedo.
- 64': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Nuno da Costa replaces João Paulo.
- 70': Sayfulnasr Judour (Libya) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 76': Goal! Libya 3, Cabo Verde 2. Sidny Cabral (Cabo Verde) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kevin Lenini.
- 77': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Willy Semedo replaces Telmo Arcanjo.
- 80': Maruwan Alhibeeshi (Libya) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 81': Substitution, Libya. Yousuf Karahaljibali replaces Fadel Salama.
- 82': Goal! Libya 3, Cabo Verde 3. Willy Semedo (Cabo Verde) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 85': Kevin Lenini (Cabo Verde) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 87': Substitution, Libya. Ahmed Alsuwee replaces Muad Eisa.
- 88': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Laros Duarte replaces Dailon Livramento.
- 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Libya 3, Cabo Verde 3.
- 0': Match ends, Libya 3, Cabo Verde 3.
Game Information
Venue: 11 June Stadium
Location: Tripoli, Libya
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Verde Islands | 10 | +8 | 23 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 10 | +12 | 19 |
| 3 | Libya | 10 | +2 | 16 |
| 4 | Angola | 10 | +1 | 12 |
Line-Ups
Libya (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Murad Al-Wuheeshi (GK) |
| 5 | Ahmed Saleh |
| 4 | Ali Youssef |
| 14 | Muhanad Eito |
| 3 | Sayfulnasr Judour  |
| 17 | Fadel Mansour Salama |
| 16 | Maruwan Alhibeeshi |
| 18 | Mahmoud Al Shilw |
| 19 | Muad Eisay |
| 11 | Abdulmunem Aleiyan |
| 9 | Ezoo El Mariamy |
Cape Verde Islands (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vozinha (GK) |
| 3 | Diney |
| 4 | Roberto Lopes |
| 8 | João Paulo |
| 22 | Steven Moreira |
| 18 | Arcanjo |
| 16 | Semedo |
| 6 | Kevin Pina |
| 9 | Dailon Livramento |
| 19 | Heriberto Tavares |
| 10 | Jamiro Monteiro |
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