Cabo Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral wins World Cup's top goal for strike against Argentina
Sidny Lopes Cabral of Cabo Verde has been awarded the goal of the tournament for his strike against Argentina during the World Cup. The goal was selected via a public vote from a shortlist of 12 candidates.
Why it matters
This highlights a significant sporting achievement for an unheralded team on the global stage, reflecting the growing competitiveness of international football.
Sidny Lopes Cabral's curler into the corner for Cabo Verde against Argentina has been voted the goal of the tournament at the World Cup. ( Getty Images: Darrian Traynor )
Cabo Verde's amazing World Cup has been capped off by Sidny Lopes Cabral winning the goal of the tournament for his strike against Argentina.
His curling shot in the corner beat Uzbekistan's Eldor Shomurodov's lob against DR Congo and Wilson Isidor's cracker for Haiti against Morocco.
Lopes Cabral's goal was one of a 12-goal shortlist drawn up by FIFA and voted on by the public.
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