Spain hit seven past Costa Rica at World Cup
Spain claimed their biggest ever World Cup win and took pole position in Group E in a comfortable 7-0 victory over Costa Rica on Wednesday.
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KO
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Kickoff
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11
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Dani Olmo Goal
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21
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Marco Asensio Goal
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31
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Ferran Torres Penalty - Scored
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HT
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First Half ends, Spain 3, Costa Rica 0.
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45
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On: Kendall Waston|Off: Carlos Martinez
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54
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Ferran Torres Goal
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57
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On: Álvaro Morata|Off: Ferran Torres
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57
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On: Carlos Soler|Off: Pedri
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61
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On: Álvaro Zamora|Off: Anthony Contreras
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61
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On: Bryan Ruiz|Off: Jewison Bennette
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64
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On: Álex Balde|Off: Jordi Alba
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64
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On: Koke|Off: Sergio Busquets
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68
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Francisco Calvo Yellow Card
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69
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On: Nico Williams|Off: Marco Asensio
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72
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On: Brandon Aguilera|Off: Celso Borges
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74
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Gavi Goal - Volley
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82
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On: Rónald Matarrita|Off: Bryan Oviedo
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90
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Carlos Soler Goal
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90+2
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Álvaro Morata Goal
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90+7
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Joel Campbell Yellow Card
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FT
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Second Half ends, Spain 7, Costa Rica 0.
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4-3-3
- Simón
- AlbaOn: Álex Balde | Off: Jordi Alba
- Laporte
- Rodri
- Azpilicueta
- PedriOn: Carlos Soler | Off: Pedri
- BusquetsOn: Koke | Off: Sergio Busquets
- Gavi
- Olmo
- AsensioOn: Nico Williams | Off: Marco Asensio
- TorresOn: Álvaro Morata | Off: Ferran Torres
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23
Unai Simón
Saves
0
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Goals
0
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16
Rodri
Goals
0
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18
Jordi Alba
Goals
0
64'
14
Álex Balde
Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
64'
8
Koke
Goals
0
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26
Pedri
Goals
0
57'
19
Carlos Soler
90'
Goals
1
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9
Gavi
74'
Goals
1
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10
Marco Asensio
21'
Goals
1
69'
12
Nico Williams
Goals
0
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21
Dani Olmo
11'
Goals
1
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11
Ferran Torres
31' 54'
Goals
2
57'
7
Álvaro Morata
90'+2'
Goals
1
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Goals
0
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17
Yeremy Pino
Goals
0
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Goals
0
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13
David Raya
Saves
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
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25
Ansu Fati
Goals
0
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Saves
0
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Game Information
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VENUE: Al Thumama Stadium
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,
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Doha, Qatar
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ATTENDANCE: 40,013
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REFEREE: Mohammed Abulla Hassan Mohamed
Match Commentary
| - | Match ends, Spain 7, Costa Rica 0. | |
| 90'+9' | Second Half ends, Spain 7, Costa Rica 0. | |
| 90'+8' | Attempt blocked. Carlos Soler (Spain) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is blocked. |
Match Stats
Possession
82%
18%
Shots (on Goal)
17 (8)
0 (0)
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| 8 | Fouls | 12 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 7 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 0 |
| 0 | Saves | 1 |
Data is currently unavailable.
FIFA World Cup Standings
| POS | Team | GP | GD | PTS |
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| 1 | Japan | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 2 | Spain | 3 | +6 | 4 |
| 3 | Germany | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 4 | Costa Rica | 3 | -8 | 3 |
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