USA, June 22 -- THEY had already produced one of the biggest shocks of all time as they drew with Spain (who were 65 places higher in Fifas world rankings) in their tournament debut.

The Blue Sharks showed their class again on the games biggest stage on Sunday by holding two-time winners Uruguay, and are in serious contention for a place in the knockouts.

They were creative, entertaining and confident in their thrilling 2-2 draw, and also produced another dose of the steely determination that guided them to their shock result against Spain.

The archipelago of 10 islands in the Atlantic Ocean, with a population of just under 525,000 according to the latest figures from the World Bank, have now held their own against two World Cup stalwa...