Kevin Lenini
KRA
CM
Creative Playmaker
Jan 27, 1997 (29)
Both
5'11"
176 lb
Scores opener against Uruguay
Pina scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Uruguay.
Analysis: Pina notched the first goal in Cape Verde's World Cup history with a low free-kick shot from great distance in the 21st minute of the match. He also made several contributions all around the pitch, ranking third on the team with six duels won. It was his second consecutive start, and he continued to get involved mostly in ball recovery tasks while holding offensive upside from creative efforts and direct set pieces.
Makes World Cup debut
Pina recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Monday's 0-0 draw against Spain.
Analysis: Pina played the full 90 minutes in Cape Verde's scoreless draw against Spain, recording four clearances, an interception and a tackle from his holding midfield role. Stationed in front of the back line for most of the contest, he was tasked with tracking back to maintain a five man back line and protecting the central spaces. His positional discipline and work rate helped Cape Verde secure a clean sheet on their World Cup debut.
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