Yamal showed the way as
Photo: Erik S.Lesser /AP/TT

Yamal showed the way as Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 at the World Cup

First World Cup start - and first goal. Lamine Yamal, 18, showed the way as Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4–0 at the World Cup.

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The clear favorite made short work of the match. Yamal, back in the starting lineup after an injury layoff, broke the deadlock early when he tapped in the opener from close range.

The Spaniards then accelerated and within five minutes they had taken a 3-0 lead after two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal.

"I'm just happy to be able to contribute to the team. I had a tough time in the last match (0–0 against Cape Verde) so I needed to put in a good performance. I'm here to support the team," says Mikel Oyarzabal, who, apart from scoring the goals, also played until Yamal's goal.

With four points, Spain tops the group ahead of the final match against Uruguay next week. Saudi Arabia has one point.

AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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