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END OF TRANSMISSION

Thank you very much for following Burkina Faso and Cape Verde at VAVEL. A great night to all and until next time.

June 3, 2022 5:09 PM ET
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END OF THE GAME

Burkina Faso 2-0 Cabo Verde.

June 3, 2022 5:08 PM ET
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88' GOOOOOOOOOOAAAL FOR BURKINA FASO

Ouattara scored the hosts' second goal.

June 3, 2022 5:06 PM ET
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75'

The game dropped in performance and both teams failed to finish.

June 3, 2022 4:41 PM ET
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65' Changes in Cape Verde

Joined: Rocha Santos and Jeovane Cabral

Out: Tavares and Rodrigues

June 3, 2022 4:36 PM ET
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63'

After Burkina Faso's goal, the game became warmer.

June 3, 2022 4:29 PM ET
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48' GOOOOOOOOOOAAAL FOR BURKINA FASO

Hassane Bandé took advantage of the ball in the area and scored the first goal of the game.

June 3, 2022 4:26 PM ET
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56'

Second half with few emotions, just one submission.

June 3, 2022 4:22 PM ET
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50' Moving to Cape Verde

Came in: Duarte

Out: Ponck.

June 3, 2022 4:20 PM ET
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49'

The first shot of the second half is from Burkina Faso, but without danger.

June 3, 2022 4:16 PM ET
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STARTED AGAIN

0-0.

June 3, 2022 4:12 PM ET
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NUMBERS!

Ball possession: 55%-45%
Submissions: 6-3

Shots on goal: 1-2

Corners: 1-1

Fouls: 5-6

Yellow cards: 0-1.

June 3, 2022 3:53 PM ET
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END OF FIRST TIME

Burkina Faso 0-0 Cabo Verde.

June 3, 2022 3:52 PM ET
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+1

We go up to 46 minutes in the first half.

June 3, 2022 3:50 PM ET
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43'

Carlos Ponck was fouled hard and received the first card of the game.

June 3, 2022 3:50 PM ET
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43'

Few shots from half of the first half so far.

June 3, 2022 3:48 PM ET
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40'

After a wrong start almost in the middle, Cape Verde arrived with danger and took off a corner.

June 3, 2022 3:46 PM ET
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38'

Cape Verde defends itself well. Burkina Faso arrives in the middle, but the visitors' defense manages to block. On the other hand, Cape Verde arrives in midfield and loses the ball.

June 3, 2022 3:42 PM ET
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34'

Gary Rodrigues finished safely wide. Cape Verde responded in counterattack.

June 3, 2022 3:40 PM ET
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33'

Burkina Faso has control of the ball, but is unable to result in chances created and shots. Cape Verde defends itself well.

June 3, 2022 3:39 PM ET
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NUMBERS

Ball possession: 50%-50%

Submissions: 5-2

Shots on goal: 1-2

Corners: 0-0

Fouls: 3-5

Yellow cards: 0-0.

June 3, 2022 3:33 PM ET
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24'

Cape Verde reached the attack, but without danger.

June 3, 2022 3:29 PM ET
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20'

Burkina Faso equaled possession. Gradually, he dominates the game.

June 3, 2022 3:25 PM ET
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18'

Burkina Faso takes more danger when it comes to attack. So far, there have been five submissions against one from Cape Verde. The game follows 0 to 0 and with the visitors with more possession of the ball.

June 3, 2022 3:24 PM ET
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4'

Cape Verde exchanges passes and has the most ball possession at the start of the game.

June 3, 2022 3:09 PM ET
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1'

Burkina Faso exchanges passes in defence.

June 3, 2022 3:05 PM ET
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GAME STARTED

It's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers on VAVEL.

June 3, 2022 3:01 PM ET
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Captain's Message!

Bertrand Traoré, shirt number 10 and captain of Burkina Faso, is out of today's clash, but the player left a message on social media:

"Sorry I'm not with you on the lawn tonight, but with your hearts... Good luck everyone!" Go Stallions!''

June 3, 2022 2:42 PM ET
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Cape Verde defined!

June 3, 2022 2:39 PM ET
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Burkina Faso set!

Hervé Koffi; Issa Kaboré, Issoufou Dayo, Edmond Tapsoba, Abdoul Razack Guiebré; Blati Touré, Abdoul Bandaogo; Faissal Outtara, Gustavo Fabrice Sangaré, Cyrille Bayala; Abdoul Fessal Tapsoba.

June 3, 2022 2:36 PM ET
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PRE-GAME

In the group's first match, Eswatini and Togo were tied 2-2.

June 3, 2022 2:32 PM ET
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Tune in here Burkina Faso vs Cabo Verde minute by minute

Do not miss a detail of the match Burkina Faso vs Cabo Verde updates and commentaries here on VAVEL.

June 2, 2022 9:50 PM ET
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LOOK AT THEM!

Burkina Faso has some players who play in the top leagues in Europe. Defender Edmond Tapsoba belongs to Germany's Bayer Leverkusen and é fundamental part for the functioning of the team. The number 10, Bertrand Traoré plays for Aston Villa in England. He played for Chelsea, Vitesse, Ajax and Lyon, where he was signed for €18.4 million in 2020.

June 2, 2022 9:45 PM ET
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Probably Burkina Faso!

Hervé Koffi; Steeve Yago, Issoufou Dayo, Edmond Tapsoba, Abdoul Guiebre; Adama Guira, Ibrahim Blati Toure, Cyrille Bayala, Gustavo Sangaré, Bertrand Traoré; Dango Quattara.

June 2, 2022 9:40 PM ET
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How does Burkina Faso arrive?

Burkina Faso occupies 56º position in the FIFA Ranking. The team comes from a very uneven recent history. In the last 10 games, there were five defeats, three victories and two draws. In the African Cup of Nations that was played in Cameroon, the team finished second in the group with the hosts, Cape Verde and Ethiopia. In the round of 16, they passed Gabon with a 7-6 victory on penalties, after a 1-1 tie in normal time. In the quarterfinals, victory against Tunisia by 1 to 0. In the semifinal, defeat to Senegal, who became champion in the sequence. In the third place match, another defeat for Cameroon in the penalty shootout  5-3 after a 3-3 tie in normal time.

June 2, 2022 9:35 PM ET
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LOOK AT HIM!

Striker Bebé from Cape Verde, currently at Rayo Vallecano, played for Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United during the 2010s à 2014. The player was bought for €8.8 million in 2010 from Vitória, from Portugal. At the age of 20, the striker still had Portuguese nationality. Babyé also played for Besiktas, Rio Ave, Paços de Ferreira, Benfica, Córdoba-ESP, Eibar and today defends the colors of Rayo, in which he scored a goal and provided two assists in 29 games in LaLiga 2021-2022 . 

June 2, 2022 9:30 PM ET
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Probably Cape Verde!

Márcio Rosa; Cláudio Tavares, Logan Costa, Steven Pereira, Ludovic Soares; Kevin Pina, Rocha Santos, Leandro Andrade; Roberto Lópes, Bebé, Papálélé.

June 2, 2022 9:25 PM ET
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How do you get to Cape Verde?

Cape Verde currently é number 71 in the FIFA Ranking. The Portuguese-speaking team is going through a good phase. In the last 10 games, there were six wins, two draws and two defeats - including the one against Senegal, in the round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations. In the group stage, there were four points conquered against Cameroon, Burkina Faso and Ethiopia. Cape Verde finished in third place and secured a spot in the next phase, where it was eliminated by the champion.

June 2, 2022 9:20 PM ET
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GROUP J

- Burkina Faso

- Cabo Verde

- Eswatini

- Togo.


 

Photo: Publicity/AFCON
Photo: Publicity/AFCON

June 2, 2022 9:15 PM ET
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The match will be played at the Stade de Marrakech

The Burkina Faso vs Cabo Verde match will be played at the Stade de Marrakech with a capacity to receive 45,240 people.

June 2, 2022 9:10 PM ET
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Welcome to the VAVEL.com's coverage of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers match: Burkina Faso vs Cabo Verde updates!

My name is Thomas Alencar and I'll be your host for this game. We will provide you with pre-game analysis, score updates and news as it happens here on VAVEL.

June 2, 2022 9:05 PM ET