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FIFA World Cup, Qualification CAF, Group D 13.57X2.7422.34
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Libya and Cabo Verde played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in their FIFA World Cup qualification clash in Group D, a result that leaves both sides with work to do in their campaign. Telmo Arcanjo netted once for the visitors, who matched Libya's three-goal tally despite the hosts deploying a compact 5-4-1 formation designed to limit space. The draw represents a significant point apiece in what proved a competitive encounter, though neither side will be entirely satisfied with surrendering three goals. Libya's defensive setup, anchored by five defenders, proved insufficient to secure victory at home, while Cabo Verde's 4-2-3-1 shape allowed them to remain organised despite conceding heavily. The result keeps qualification hopes alive for both teams, though consistency in both attack and defence will be crucial moving forward.
Libya L Libya
3 3
Draw
Cabo Verde C Cabo Verde
M. A. Shalui58'E. A. Mariami42'
T. Arcanjo29'S. L. Cabral76'W. Semedo82' K. Lenini76'J. Monteiro29'
Starting Line-ups
Libya · 5-4-1 Cabo Verde · 4-2-3-1
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Expected Goals (xG) 1.17 0.78
Yellow Cards 2 2
Total Goals6
Formation5-4-1vs4-2-3-1
Goalkeeper Performance

Read it this way: PSxG conceded is how dangerous the shots on target were, Goals conceded is how many actually went in, Goals saved is the gap between the two (higher is better, a minus means he should have saved more), and Save % is the share of on-target shots kept out.

Libya GK
PSxG conceded
Goals conceded3
Cabo Verde GK
PSxG conceded3.00
Goals conceded3
Goals saved0.00
Cabo Verde's keeper performed right in line with expectations.

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Attack vs DefensexG, shots & goals — Home/Away per competition
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