Match report

Spain Defeats Costa Rica 7-0 in World Cup Thriller

Spain
Spain
7–0
FT
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Nov 23, 2022

Spain utterly dominated Costa Rica with a commanding 7-0 victory in their World Cup Group E opener. Goals from D. Olmo, M. Asensio, F. Torres (2), Gavi, and A. Morata showcased the depth of Spain's attacking prowess.

Key Facts

  • • D. Olmo opened the scoring in the 11th minute.
  • • M. Asensio extended the lead to 2-0 with an assist from Jordi Alba in the 21st minute.
  • • F. Torres scored a penalty and another goal, making it 4-0 by halftime.
  • • Gavi added a fifth goal in the 74th minute assisted by A. Morata.
  • • A. Morata sealed the victory with a late goal from D. Olmo's assist.

Lineups

Spain

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 23 Unai Simón (G)
  • 2 César Azpilicueta (D)
  • 16 Rodri (D)
  • 24 Aymeric Laporte (D)
  • 18 Jordi Alba (D)
  • 9 Gavi (M)
  • 5 Sergio Busquets (M)
  • 26 Pedri (M)
  • 11 Ferran Torres (F)
  • 10 Marco Asensio (F)
  • 21 Dani Olmo (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 Carlos Soler
  • 7 Álvaro Morata
  • 8 Koke
  • 14 Alejandro Balde
  • 12 Nico Williams
  • 3 Eric García
  • 4 Pau Torres
  • 1 Robert Sánchez
  • 22 Pablo Sarabia
  • 6 Marcos Llorente
  • 20 Dani Carvajal
  • 17 Yeremy Pino
  • 15 Hugo Guillamón
  • 25 Ansu Fati
  • 13 David Raya

Costa Rica

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Navas (G)
  • 16 C. Martínez (D)
  • 6 Ó. Duarte (D)
  • 15 F. Calvo (D)
  • 8 B. Oviedo (D)
  • 4 K. Fuller (M)
  • 5 C. Borges (M)
  • 17 Y. Tejeda (M)
  • 9 J. Bennette (M)
  • 12 J. Campbell (F)
  • 7 A. Contreras (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 K. Waston
  • 10 B. Ruiz
  • 26 Á. Zamora
  • 20 B. Aguilera
  • 22 R. Matarrita
  • 24 R. Wilson
  • 23 P. Sequeira
  • 2 D. Chacón
  • 18 E. Alvarado
  • 14 Y. Salas
  • 21 D. López
  • 11 J. Venegas
  • 3 J. Vargas
  • 13 G. Torres
  • 25 A. Hernández

Timeline

  1. Spain
    11' Spain Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Olmo
  2. Spain
    21' Spain Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Asensio · Assist: Jordi Alba
  3. Spain
    31' Spain Goal · Penalty
    F. Torres
  4. Costa Rica
    46' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Martínez · On: K. Waston
  5. Spain
    54' Spain Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Torres
  6. Spain
    57' Spain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pedri · On: C. Soler
  7. Spain
    57' Spain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Torres · On: A. Morata
  8. Costa Rica
    61' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Bennette · On: B. Ruiz
  9. Costa Rica
    61' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Contreras · On: A. Zamora
  10. Spain
    64' Spain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Sergio Busquets · On: Koke
  11. Spain
    64' Spain subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jordi Alba · On: A. Balde
  12. Costa Rica
    68' Costa Rica Card · Yellow Card
    Francisco Calvo

    Foul

  13. Spain
    69' Spain subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Asensio · On: Nico Williams
  14. Costa Rica
    72' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Borges · On: B. Aguilera Zamora
  15. Spain
    74' Spain Goal · Normal Goal
    Gavi · Assist: A. Morata
  16. Costa Rica
    82' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Oviedo · On: R. Matarrita
  17. Spain
    90'+2 Spain Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Morata · Assist: D. Olmo
  18. Costa Rica
    90'+7 Costa Rica Card · Yellow Card
    Joel Campbell

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Spain Costa Rica
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 94% 72%
Offsides 3 7
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 0
Corners 5 0
Total Passes 1045 230
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 8 0
Shots off Target 7 0
Possession 82% 18%
Accurate Passes 978 165
Shots Inside Box 13 0
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 4 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Spain capitalized on Costa Rica's defensive mistakes early, scoring twice in the first half to take control of the match.
  • ▸ F. Torres' second goal just before halftime solidified Spain’s dominance and demoralized Costa Rica.