The Spanish national team, which has a young squad, shows a great footballing version against Costa Rica in the first match of Group E of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. After surpassing the half-hour mark, Ferran Torres converted a penalty into a goal, making it 3-0 in the scoreboard.
Slightly after the 30-minute mark, Emirati referee Mohammed Abdulla Mohamed sanctioned the penalty for the 'Roja' at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, following a foul by Óscar Duarte against Jordi Alba. It was an unbeatable opportunity to secure a goal difference.
Immediately, Ferran Torres took control of the ball and placed it on the designated spot, while goalkeeper Keylor Navas prepared himself under the three posts. After the referee's whistle, the Barcelona forward fooled the goalkeeper, who dived to the left, and found the back of the net with a subtle shot down the middle.
The Spanish national team has the victory in hand against Costa Rica and could secure their place in the round of 16 of the World Cup in the clash against Germany, who recently lost to Japan (1-2).
Spain's Fixtures in the 2022 Qatar World Cup
The Spanish national team is in Group E of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, which they share with Japan, Germany, and Costa Rica.
Matchday 1: Wednesday, November 23
FT: Germany 1-2 Japan - Khalifa International Stadium
- Spain vs. Costa Rica - Al Thumama Stadium
Matchday 2: Sunday, November 27
- Japan vs. Costa Rica - Ahmad bin Ali Stadium (5:00 a.m. Peruvian time)
- Spain vs. Germany - Al Bayt Stadium (2:00 p.m. Peruvian time)
Matchday 3: Thursday, December 1
- Japan vs. Spain - Khalifa International Stadium (2:00 p.m. Peruvian time)
- Costa Rica vs. Germany - Al Bayt Stadium (2:00 p.m. Peruvian time)