Cape Verde and Rwanda went into the interval level at 1-1 in their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying match.
The open contest is a departure from the traditionally tight meetings between the two sides and reflects the balance of play during an entertaining first half.
Neither team has gained a psychological advantage, with both competing positively in a match that has remained open and closely fought.
The second half will be decisive in Group K, where every point already matters in the race for the two qualifying places for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027.