Cape Verde viral goalie Vozinha grows Instagram following by 10,000% after historic Spain result

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On the biggest stage of his life, Vozinha delivered the performance of a lifetime.

Playing in goal for Cape Verde against powerhouse Spain, Vozinha made seven saves -- including a few excellent ones -- to preserve a historic 0-0 draw.

It was the first-ever World Cup match for Cape Verde, and not much was expected by the footballing world.

But thanks in large part to Vozinha, as well as tenacious defending in front of him, they held Spain scoreless.

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The world was certainly watching, and now they're following along.

Vozinha began the day with 50,000 followers on Instagram.

He ended it with more than five million.

"He was overwhelmed with emotion," Cape Verde manager Bubista told reporters after the match about Vozinha crying at the final whistle, via ESPN. "He is quite an experienced player and has struggled throughout all of these years to be here at this world stage. It was also a cry of resilience."

He's known as Vozinha, but his full name is Josimar Jose Evora Dias.

That word can mean "little voice" in Portuguese, but Vozinha's play spoke loudly on Monday.

The 40-year old was born in Cape Verde and has played more than 80 matches for his country.

None have been like this one.

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Vozinha is a goalkeeper in the second division in Portugal who has also played in Angola, Cyprus, Moldova and Slovakia.

The scene against Spain is one that would've been hard to even dream of for someone who has traveled the career path of Vozinha. But that's what makes sports the best.

It didn't matter if anyone expected Cape Verde to contain Spain.

What matters is that Vozinha and his teammates actually did it.