The Spanish team debuted in Qatar with a resounding 7-0 win over Costa Rica
Earlier, Japan gave the surprise of the day by defeating Germany
Spain began its World Cup adventure in style. With the win (7-0) over Costa Rica, La Roja finished the opening day of group E in first position. In short, an unbeatable start for Luis Enrique’s team. Japan, who beat Germany earlier, also have three points but are second on goal difference.
The first match of the sector was played by Germany and Japan. At 2:00 p.m., peninsular time, the action of the group from Spain began. İlkay Gündoğan opened the scoring for the Teutons with an accurate penalty shot at minute 33. Hansi Flick’s team had more chances in that first half to increase their lead, but they didn’t know how to take advantage of it and would end up paying for it. In the second half, Ritsu Dōan, at 75, and then Takuma Asano, at 83, consummated the Japanese comeback. The 2-1 final for Japan was the big surprise of the day and a result that leaves the German National Team touched.
At 17:00 it was Spain’s turn. In Doha, La Roja started quite powerfully and in half an hour they were thrashing Costa Rica 3-0, with goals from Dani Olmo, Asensio and Ferran Torres from a penalty. In the second half Ferran Torres scored again and Gavi was in charge of closing the score with the final 7-0.
CLASIFICACIÓN GRUPO ESPAÑA MUNDIAL
España – 3 puntos
Japón – 3 puntos
Alemania – 0 puntos
Costa Rica – 0 puntos