Goalkeepers Vózinha and Mohammed Al-Owais shine in World Cup draws
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:32 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
In the World Cup on June 16, Vózinha of Cape Verde and Mohammed Al-Owais of Saudi Arabia delivered standout performances. Vózinha made seven key saves against Spain, earning the MVP award, while Al-Owais had nine saves to help his side draw with Uruguay. Both goalkeepers demonstrated remarkable skill despite their age, ensuring critical saves during tense moments of the matches. Their performances raised questions about the potential for more feats like these as the tournament progresses.
- •Vózinha receives MVP for seven saves against Spain
- •Al-Owais makes nine crucial saves versus Uruguay
- •Both matches end in draws on a notable day
- •Experienced keepers defy expectations at the World Cup
- •Questions arise about future performances in the tournament
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"Age and reflexes don’t have an expiration date. Or at least that’s what Vózinha and Mohammed Al-Owais showed us in their respective matches. On what became a day of draws at the World Cup, two ...
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