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Meet Vozinha, The Cape Verde Goalkeeper Who Was The Hero In Near Argentina Upset

The name of the Cape Verde goalkeeper who saved eight shots against Lionel Messi's Argentina squad is only one word, and it isn't "Him," although that might be more appropriate following his performance on Friday. Vozinha, whose real name is Josimar José Évora Dias, nearly spearheaded the greatest upset in the history of the World Cup as he made several highlight stops in Cape Verde's 3-2 extra-time loss to Argentina in the round of 32. The 40-year-old had several leaping and diving saves, including a miraculous stop on Messi's free kick in the 73rd minute. So, who is Vozinha, the surprise sta...