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Spain star Gavi expresses happiness after being named Man of the Match against Costa Rica

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Doha, November 23 (QNA) - Gavi, the Spanish player who was named the best player in the match in which his team defeated Costa Rica 7-0, expressed his happiness with the big win in the match that took place between the two teams at Al Thumama Stadium at the start of their journey in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Gavi said in the press conference: "We played a great match, but we have to forget the win and think about the next match against Germany," noting that all the players played a great match.

He also expressed his happiness for becoming the youngest player to score for Spain in the World Cup finals, and for being named the best player of the match today as well. He said: "I did not expect to be chosen as the best player of today's match, and I hope I can continue the same performance in the upcoming matches."

The match witnessed a goal festival scored by Dani Olmo (11'), Asensio (21'), Ferran Torres (31' and 54'), Gavi (74'), Soler (90'), and Morata (90+1'), thus sending a strong warning to the rest of the teams in Group E.

Spain topped Group E with three points and a goal difference ahead of Japan, which had earlier caused an upset by defeating Germany 2-1 earlier today.

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