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25 September
8:0 (4:0)
  • Aaron NIGUEZ (11', 15')
  • Emilio NSUE (17', 32')
  • Fran MERIDA (74')
  • KIKE (79', 86')
  • Ander HERRERA (89')

Referee Mohamed BENOUZA (ALG)

Summary

A great eight for Spain

A great eight for Spain

Spain recorded their biggest win at the FIFA U-20 World Cup by scoring eight times without reply against Tahiti at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo. Luis Milla's side netted four in the first half and four in the second to take them to the top of Group B. As expected, the first-half was one-way traffic. Spain had over 70 per cent of possession, 11 shots on goal and took a four goal lead into ...

Highlights

Line-up

ESP
TAH
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Luis MILLA (ESP)
(FRA) Lionel CHARBONNIER
Officials
  • Referee: Mohamed BENOUZA (ALG)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Nasser Sadek ABDEL NABI (EGY)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Angesom OGBAMARIAM (ERI)
  • Fourth official: Ivan BEBEK (CRO)
  • Not eligible to play

Photos

  • Emilio Nsue of Spain celebrates with Aaron Niguez
  • Spain line up
  • Lorenzo Tehau of Tahiti controls the ball
  • Alvin Tehau of Tahiti beats Fran Merida of Spain
  • Emilio Nsue of Spain
  • Oscar de Marcos of Spain in action
  • Fran Merida of Spain beats Steevy Chong Hue of Tahiti
  • Jordi Alba of Spain in action
  • Kike of Spain celebrates with Cesar Azpilicueta after scoring

Quotes

"It was important to start off with a win. We went out with the right attitude and kept attacking despite being ahead. The players fought for every ball and showed great team spirit," Luis Milla, Spain coach.

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STATISTICS
SpainStatisticsTahiti
24Shots2
3Corner kicks1
1Yellow cards1
0Second yellow card and red card0
0Red Cards0
77%Possession (%)23%