SPAIN – COSTA RICA. On a superb serve from Gavi, Dani Olmo performs a sublime sequence and ends with a ladle above Navas. La Roja open the scoring against Costa Rica on Wednesday 23 November.
17:12 – The sublime sequence of Olmo
Dani Olmo scores one of the goals of this start to the World Cup with an exceptional sequence. On a ladle from Gavi, the Leizpig player takes the ball away with silky control before deceiving Navas with a perfect ladle.
17:11 – Goal to Al-Thumama (1-0)!
11ᵉ. The Spaniards have just shaken up the match at Al-Thumama Stadium. We are therefore at 1 to 0 in this meeting.
17:10 – Good tackle from Calvo
While he had made a mistake, Francisco Calvo catches up well and tackles perfectly in the feet of Asensio.
17:08 – Another huge chance for La Roja
This time it’s Marco Asensio who is dangerous but he also misses the target after a good serve from Pedri who makes an excellent start for Spain – Costa Rica.
17:05 – The first big chance
What a first opportunity in this Spain – Costa Rica! Dani Olmo is beautifully served in the area by Pedri but the RB Leipzig player lacks accuracy in the last gesture.
17:03 – Fuller is called upon
On a long deep pass, the Costa Rican side is not fast enough to get ahead of Simon.
17:02 – The corner is pushed back
The first corner of this Spain – Costa Rica gives nothing. The Los Ticos defense pushes back without the slightest difficulty.
17:01 – Cautious Costa Ricans
As one could imagine in this Spain – Costa Rica, the Costa Ricans are very cautious and adopt a compact defensive block. They already concede a corner.
17:00 – Mohammed Abdulla Hassan kicks off Spain v Costa Rica!
The referee of the match whistled the start of this duel between Spain and Costa Rica, counting for the 1st day, at Al-Thumama Stadium. Follow the game with us.
16:55 – Kick-off is approaching
This Spain – Costa Rica will start in five short minutes now. The two selections returned to the lawn of Al Thumama Stadium and sing their national anthems.
16:49 – First official confrontation
This Spain – Costa Rica is the first confrontation in official competition. Indeed, the two selections have faced each other three times in friendly but never in official matches. In these three friendly matches, La Roja won two in 2017 and 2015 (5-0 and 2-1) and conceded a draw in 2011 (2-2).
16:42 – Los Ticos’ memorable run in 2014
Costa Rica is not a surprise guest in this World Cup 2022. The Costa Ricans will play their 6th World Cup on the occasion of this adventure in Qatar this year. In 2014, they even achieved a feat in 2014 as they reached the quarter-finals by coming out of the group of death consisting of England, Italy and Uruguay.
16:35 – One more surprise?
For two days now, the 2022 World Cup has had surprises in store for us. Saudi Arabia beat Argentina yesterday (2-1) and Japan just beat Germany by the same score. These results could motivate even more Costa Rica who could imitate the Saudis and the Japanese.
16:28 – Only one survivor of the title in 2010
For this 2022 World Cup, the sole survivor of Spain’s 2010 title is Sergio Busquets. 12 years later, the middle of FC Barcelona will have a heavy responsibility, that of leading his teammates as far as possible. Luis Enrique has decided to do without Sergio Ramos who was also present during the Spanish coronation at the World Cup in 2010.
16:21 – Luis Enrique considers himself the “best coach in the world”
Confidence lives in the coach of La Roja before this Spain – Costa Rica. As criticism emanated from the Spanish media after the announcement of the list for the World Cup, Luis Enrique said: “Why would I doubt? I am the best coach in the world”. David De Gea, Thiago Alcantara and Sergio Ramos are the big absentees from the Spanish trip to Qatar.
16:14 – The other result of group E
It’s the huge sensation of the day and it concerns the group of Spaniards and Costa Ricans. Indeed, Germany have just lost to Japan in the opening of Group E. La Roja can therefore take a big step towards qualification if successful as they face the Germans on the next day this Sunday at 8 p.m.
16:07 – Team compositions
The compositions of teams of this Spain – Costa Rica have fallen. Luis Enrique delivered some surprises with the tenure of Dani Olmo and Marco Asensio in attack. Morata starts on the bench. Here is the Roja eleven: Simon – Azpilicueta Busquets, Laporte, Alba – Pedri, Rodri, Gavi – F. Torres, Asensio, Olmo.
On the side of Costa Rica, Keylor Navas will start in the cages and will be accompanied by a defense at five. Former Gunner Joel Campbell also starts: Navas – C Martinez, Spenz Calvo, Duarte, Oviedo – Campbell, Tejeda, Bennette, Borges – Contreras.
4:00 p.m. – Hello everyone
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