Torres Scores And Gavi Makes History As Spain Hit Seven In Opener

Torres Scores And Gavi Makes History As Spain Hit Seven In Opener: There have already been several surprises at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with Argentina and Germany both suffering unexpected losses.

Nevertheless, there was no such drama in Spain’s opening game as Luis Enrique’s squad easily defeated Costa Rica 6-0. Along with Marco Asensio, Dani Olmo, Gavi, Carlos Soler, and Alvaro Morata, Ferran Torres scored a pair of goals.

Torres Scores And Gavi Makes History As Spain Hit Seven In Opener

With a crushing 7-0 victory over Costa Rica, Spain began their World Cup run in impressive fashion. Ferran Torres scored twice, and Gavi made tournament history in a commanding performance.

Before Torres converted a penalty in the first half, Dani Olmo and Marco Asensio scored goals for Luis Enrique’s team, who had 84% of the ball.

After the break, Torres scored his second goal, and the 18-year-old Gavi made it five with a beautifully executed volley.

With his goal, the Barcelona kid became the nation’s youngest World Cup scorer ever and the youngest player from Spain to ever compete in a major event. After coming off the bench in the second half, Carlos Soler scored his own goal late to bring the total to six. In order to make it seven, Alvaro Morata also scored.

Also, Spain now leads the group on goal differential, ahead of Japan. Spain’s next match is on Sunday against Germany.