article_snippet: Sent off: Andre Pinto .
article_snippet: Cape Verde made a lively start but the European side began to stamp the European side mark on proceedings soon after Vozinha was called into action on a number of occasions in goal, keeping out Vierinha and then Bernardo Silva.
article_snippet: Hugo Almeida spurned a golden chance in the second half as Fernando Santos' side tried to rally, but Portugal's hopes of mounting a comeback were dealt a major blow on the hour mark when Pinto was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Heldon.
article_snippet: Pinto's sending off did not affect Portugal's attacking ambition, but their efforts ultimately proved fruitless on a famous night for Cape Verde.
article_snippet: Pinto holds the ball up as Julio Tavares looks to get back possession for Portugal .
highlights_snippet: Portugal defender Andre Pinto was sent off after reckless challenge .