60′. Change for Costa Rica
Bryan enters in place of Bennette
58′. Spain confiscate the ball
85% possession for La Roja against 15% for Costa Rica. It’s a demonstration…
56′. Two changes for Spain
Soler and Morata enter in place of Pedri and Ferran Torres.
54′. BUUUUUT OF FERRAN TORRES
The Spaniard controls the ball with his back to goal, followed by Francisco Calvo, turns around and scores with a cross shot. He scores a double tonight!
53′. Spain presses the loss of the ball
What a show of force from Spain this afternoon… Enrique’s men rotated the ball and pressed high when the ball was lost.
51′. Costa Rica still under pressure
On a cross from Ferran Torres, Fuller intervenes and clears in touch.
49′. quiet boat
On a counter led by Asensio, Olmo tries a difficult gesture between two defenders. The Leipzig player pushes his ball too much, which ends up in Navas’s gloves.
48′. Ooooh Asensio’s cannonball!
The Real Madrid player strikes from the left at the entrance to the area but it leaks the frame!
47′. Enrique’s bet with Rodri concluding
A defensive midfielder with Manchester City, Rodri currently plays central defender. And the Spaniard is very valuable for his quality of passes and raises.
46′. Here we go again at Al-Thumama stadium
Costa Rica kicks off the second half!
18:02
Tiki-taka is back in Spain
45+5′. MI-TIME!
Dominating and offensive, La Roja logically leads the score against Costa Rica thanks to goals from its attacking trio, Olmo, Asensio and Ferran Torres.
45+4′. What an opportunity for Asensio!
On a pass from Gavi, Asensio gets on his left foot and attempts a shot. The ball is blocked by Duarte.
45+2′. Missed pass by Gavi
Gavi looks for Asensio in depth but his pass is too strong. Costa Rica clears the ball despite everything in disaster.
45+1. Spain manages
The rhythm of the match has clearly fallen. Spain are content to run the ball in their camp.
45′. Five minutes of added time
43′. Spain in history
For the first time since 1934, Spain scored three goals in the first half of a World Cup match.
42′. Spain are still looking to score
Nice combination between Olmo and Asensio but the ball ends up in the gloves of Keylor Navas.
41′. Still no shot for Costa Rica
Keylor Navas’ teammates are cornered and can’t get past the Spanish defensive line.
39′. Royal absinthe
In a hurry, Asensio gets away with a nice technical gesture that delights the Al-Thumama stadium!
37′. Costa Rica (finally) touches the ball
Finally a possession phase for Costa Rica! Bennette crosses on the left side but the ball is released with authority by Laporte.
36′. Asensio’s goal on video
34′. Another opportunity for Olmo!
Sent deep by Jordi Alba, Dani Olmo enters the area and stumbles on a Costa Rican defender.
32′. Good free kick for Costa Rica
Dani Olmo fouls and offers a good off-center free kick to Costa Rica. Finally the latter gives nothing because Campbell is signaled offside.
30′. BUUUUUUUT BY FERRAN TORRES
The Barça player puts his ball on the left of Keylor Navas. It’s 3-0!
29′. PENALTY FOR SPAIN!
On a winning pressing from Alba, Oscar Duarte makes a mistake.
28′. Truly Superior Spain
La Roja confiscated the ball in their own half. She did the hardest part in this match.
26′. Still no shot for Costa Rica
Costa Rica still hasn’t taken a chance on Simon’s cage. For its part, La Roja has already shot four times (two on target).
24′. Olmo’s goal on video
22′. La Roja does not stop!
On a laser pass from Pedri, Gavi tumbles in the middle and sends a pass to Ferran Torres who crosses in first intention. Corner.
17:21
twenty’. MARCO ASENSIO BOOOUT
Another magnificent Spanish collective action! On a cross from Jordi Alba on the left side, Asensio takes the ball with his left foot. Keylor Navas has a little hole!
19′. Campbell attempts to instigate revolt
Campbell insists on the right side pursued by Jordi Alba and ends up sending a cross, which is too long.
17′. Stat
Dani Olmo has scored Spain’s 100th goal in a World Cup.
16′. Good free kick for Costa Rica
Bennette goes against all alone after a bad Spanish free kick but it is taken by Marco Asensio. The free kick that followed did nothing.
17:15
14′. Olmo’s goal in pictures
17:13
12′. Possession for Spain
72% possession for La Roja against 28% for Costa Rica.
17:11
10′ BUUUUUUUUUUT D’OLLMOOO
On a collective action marvel, Alba serves Gavi who gives the ball to Olmo. The Leipzig player controls the ball with his back to goal and scores. It’s 1-0.
17:11
9′. Spain is pushing
Asensio is launched in depth but he is well taken back by Francisco Calvo. Costa Rica is holding out for now.
8′. What an opportunity for Asensio!
On a new ball from Pedri, Asensio rolls up a ball but it passes right next to the right post of Keylor Navas!
7′. Another beautiful Spanish combination
Pedri tries a ladle to find his teammate at Barça, Alba in the depth on the left side. But the ball is pushed back. It’s heating up on Keylor Navas’ cage.
5′. Those occasions by Dani Olmo !
On a caviar from Pedri, Dani Olmo receives the ball to the right of the penalty area and tries a recovery that escapes the frame!
4′. Spain are very high on the pitch
Luis Enrique’s men suffocate Costa Rica with winning pressing.
2′. Spain’s first corner comes to nothing
On the right side, Ferran Torres overflows and wins a corner, well repelled by the Costa Rican defense.
17:00
1′. Let’s go to the Al-Thumama stadium!
Referee Mohammed Abdulla whistles the kick-off. The Spaniards engage.
16:52
The 22 actors enter the lawn
Make way for the national anthems and “La Marcha Real” first.
16:46
Keylor Navas finds playing time
The PSG goalkeeper, barred by Donnarumma within the club, is a starter with Costa Rica, for his first match in five months.
16:42
Busquets resists
The FC Barcelona midfielder is the last survivor of the 2010 winners. In addition, 20 of the 26 Spanish players will play in their first World Cup.
16:38
Spain can take off
After Germany’s inaugural defeat against Japan, Spain can already take the lead in Group E by defeating Costa Rica.
16:29
Keylor Navas to lead Costa Rica
The PSG goalkeeper is established in the Costa Rican cage behind a 4-man defense made up of Carlos Martinez, Francisco Calvo and Oscar Duarte. Celso Borges and Joel Campbell make up the attack, with striker Anthony Contreras.
16:20
The Spanish eleven with a surprise
For his entry into this World Cup, Luis Enrique lined up his classic 4-3-3 with a surprise in defense. Indeed, Rodri does not evolve in the middle but rather in central defense alongside Laporte. Ferran Torres, Asensio and Olmo will rotate in attack.