Cabo Verde secured a 2–0 victory over Mauritius in their FIFA World Cup qualification clash, with Jovane Cabral among the goalscorers as the visitors controlled proceedings from a tactical standpoint. Despite limited shot data, Cabo Verde's 0.78 expected goals underscored their clinical finishing, while their goalkeeper faced minimal threat, conceding 0.0 expected goals against a Mauritius side operating in a 4–3–3 shape that struggled to generate attacking momentum. The away team's defensive solidity and measured approach proved decisive in Group D, with Cabral's contribution typifying their efficiency in front of goal. Cabo Verde's defensive discipline kept Mauritius at bay throughout, cementing a commanding three-point haul. This result strengthens Cabo Verde's qualification prospects in the group.