Yamal Scores Debut Goal as Spain Cruises to 4-0 Victory Over Saudi Arabia

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Spain has secured its first victory at the North and Central America World Cup, defeating Saudi Arabia 4-0. Nineteen-year-old rising star Lamine Yamal scored his debut goal in the tournament.

Reporter Yu Byeongmin has the story.

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After a disappointing scoreless draw against Cape Verde in their opening match, Spain unleashed a scoring spree against Saudi Arabia from the very beginning of the first half.

In the 10th minute, Yamal slid to connect with a low cross from Oyarzabal on the left flank, successfully netting his first-ever World Cup goal.

In the 21st minute, Oyarzabal, who assisted the first goal, found the back of the net himself.

Amid a scramble in front of the goal, he fired a clinical left-footed shot to extend the lead.

With momentum on their side, Spain showcased perfect teamwork to add another goal just three minutes later.

Following a long cross from the opposite side, Cucurella controlled the ball with a deft touch, and after a header from Olmo, Oyarzabal finished the play to score.

Having already scored three goals in the first half, Spain sealed the victory in the 4th minute of the second half when a volley from Cucurella resulted in an own goal by the opponent.

Spain crushed Saudi Arabia 4-0 to claim their first win of the tournament.

Meanwhile, Cape Verde continued their impressive run, playing to a 2-2 draw against Uruguay after a back-and-forth battle.

In the 21st minute, Pina celebrated the joy of scoring his first World Cup goal with a powerful free-kick that found the back of the net.

However, in the 44th minute, a ball deflected off a defender's head during a challenge hit the goalpost and fell to Araujo, who equalized for Uruguay. Seven minutes later, Cape Verde conceded another goal to fall behind.

Launching a counterattack, Cape Verde capitalized on an opponent's mistake in the 16th minute of the second half, with Varela finding the back of the net to level the score.

Separately, the mother of goalkeeper Vozinha, who had been unable to attend the match due to U.S. visa issues, drew attention as she arrived at the stadium to cheer on her son.

(Video Editing: Lee Seung-jin)
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