The day belonged to Argentina and Cabo Verde, the finest match of the cup and one almost nobody saw coming. Cabo Verde were not supposed to trouble anyone, yet they held level through regulation and answered every blow. Argentina struck in the ninety-second minute and the thing looked settled, but Cabral leveled again at 103, and I was certain we were bound for penalties. It ended instead on an own goal at 111, a cruel way to decide so brave a game. Earlier Egypt had put Australia out on penalties after a 1-1 draw, the experienced side doing what experienced sides do, winning 4-2 without much fuss. Colombia beat Ghana by a single goal, though after Argentina and Cabo Verde no one will remember it.