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Head coach Dejan Dedovi\u0107\u2019s squad put on a masterclass to set up a blockbuster final against host country and world champion Brazil.<\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/Www.bbc.com\">Kabul 24<\/a>: Afghanistan took command early in the match, imposing a convincing 3\u20130 lead in the first half. Hamid Reza Hosseini opened the scoring, followed by Seyed Hossein Mousavi, who doubled the lead with a precise strike. Before the halftime whistle, Hamid Reza Hosseini netted his second goal of the match to send Afghanistan into the break with a comfortable three-goal advantage.<\/p>\n<p>In the second half, Cape Verde capitalized on a defensive lapse to pull one goal back. However, Omid Qanbari responded promptly with Afghanistan\u2019s fourth goal, restoring a safe distance between the two teams. Although Cape Verde scored a late second goal, Afghanistan\u2019s effective game management prevented any further comeback, sealing a 4\u20132 victory. 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