Spain held to goalless draw by debutants Cape Verde

KATHMANDU: Former world champions Spain were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by World Cup debutants Cape Verde in their opening Group H match of the FIFA World Cup on Monday.

The match, played at Atlanta Stadium in the United States, ended without a goal as both sides failed to break the deadlock despite creating several opportunities.

Spain, winners of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, dominated possession and applied sustained pressure throughout the contest

However, Cape Verde produced a disciplined defensive display to earn a historic point in their first-ever World Cup appearance.

With the result, both Spain and Cape Verde collected one point each in Group H.

The other Group H fixture between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay is scheduled to be played later on Monday, with kickoff set for 3:45 a.m. Nepal time.