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Deroy Duarte, the sole representative from the efbet League at the 2026 World Cup, was named Man of the Match following his team Cape Verde's goalless draw against Saudi Arabia.
The Ludogorets midfielder played the full 90 minutes, starting the game and excelling in both his passing and, notably, his defensive duties. He completed 34 out of 40 attempted passes, boasting an 85% success rate. Defensively, he made three tackles, five clearances, intercepted one pass, and won eight out of ten duels. Additionally, the midfielder took one shot from distance, though it was off target.
This was Duarte's third appearance in the tournament, having come on as a substitute in the previous two matches. Meanwhile, Montana's second-division goalkeeper, Márcio Rosa, remained on the bench for all three of Cape Verde's games so far. Cape Verde is set to face reigning world champions Argentina in the Round of 16.
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