Spain
Cape Verde
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Match Report and Summary
Spain Controls the Pace Early
Spain opened their campaign with a comfortable three zero win over Cape Verde. The Spanish team controlled possession from the start, displaying patient passing and positional discipline to find openings. Pedri scored the first goal in the fourteenth minute with a composed strike from the edge of the box. Cape Verde defended deep, attempting to restrict spaces but struggled to retain possession in the midfield.
Morata and Williams Secure the Result
Nico Williams doubled the lead before the halftime whistle, converting a low cross with a precise touch. Spain continued their dominance in the second half, rotating players to maintain energy. Alvaro Morata completed the scoring with a powerful header in the seventy eighth minute, securing a vital three points for Spain in Group H.