Cesar Azpilicueta sets three new incredible world cup record with Spain following 7-0 win over Costa Rica
Cesar Azpilicueta and Spain have set three new incredible records at the World Cup with their massive 7-0 victory over Costa Rica.
Spain kicked off their World cup compaign last night with a huge win over Costa Rica. Goals came flying across all corners.With this win, three new records have been set by Cesar Azpilicueta's Spain:
1. They've become the first team to hold their opponents without a shot on target in the World Cup since 1990:
Costa Rica was held without a shot today in its 7-0 loss vs Spain.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 23, 2022
The only other time that a team was held without a shot in a #FIFAWorldCup match since 1966 was ... Costa Rica in 1990 vs Brazil. pic.twitter.com/0AKJtmzhZ6
2. They've become the first team to play 1000+ passes in the world cup since 1966:
1043 - In their 7-0 win over Costa Rica, Spain became the first team since Opta collects this data (1966 onwards) to play 1000+ passes in a FIFA World Cup match (extra-times excluded). Teamwork. #ESPCRC #FIFAWorldCup. pic.twitter.com/IetuZD7E7l
— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) November 23, 2022
3. Total dominance: They outclassed Costa Rica with possession last seen in the world cup since 1966:
Spain had 81.3% possession in their 7-0 win against Costa Rica, the highest in a World Cup match since 1966.
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC)
They also out passed Costa Rica 976-165. DOMINANCE! 😳 pic.twitter.com/3ScKf72oMt
November 23, 2022
And of course, these new records would not have been set without the help of Chelsea skipper, Cesar Azpilicueta who put up a complete performance against Costa Rica yesterday:
🇪🇸 Cesar Azpilicueta against Costa Rica:
▪️113 Touches
▪️90/95 Passes
▪️4/5 Long Balls
▪️1/2 Crosses
▪️3 Chances Created
▪️95% Pass Accuracy
▪️1 Take-on
▪️4 Ball Recoveries
▪️1 Interception
#CFC #Qatar2022 #FIFAWorldCup #Qatar

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