Vozinha became a great hero after keeping a clean sheet in the opening match against Spain (0–0), but said with tears in his eyes after the match that his mother was unable to attend due to visa problems.
In last night's draw against Uruguay, the mother was in the stands. After the final whistle, she waved her country's flag and celebrated wildly while her son applauded the fans from the pitch.
"I want to thank all the supporters and everyone who helped during the process," she says in a video clip that FIFA published before the match, and continues:
"Keep your heads high, fight for a goal and you will play fantastically, my boys. A kiss to you, be strong and brave."
