Spain have got off to the perfect start in their final Group E match against Japan as they look to keep hold of top spot.
The opening exchanges had been fairly even with La Roja enjoying a lot of possession without looking too threatening.
However, Gavi’s initial cross was cleared as far as Cesar Azpilicueta. The veteran delivered an inch-perfect cross for Alvaro Morata, and he headed home from six-yards out to opening the scoring.
MORATA PUTS SPAIN ON TOP 🇪🇸
That makes 3 goals in 3 games for Morata 🔥 pic.twitter.com/J4m43tlzPn
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 1, 2022
⚽️ GOAL!
🇪🇸 Alvaro Morata gives Spain the lead over Japan#LaRoja | #FIFAWorldCup
pic.twitter.com/g6JEDiwZOD— Fast Footy Goals (@fast_footygoals) December 1, 2022
Alvaro Morata makes it 3 goals in 3 games with this bullet header!! 🙌🇪🇸
Could he challenge for the Golden Boot at the end of the tournament…? 🤔#ITVFootball | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/tG75z4POaW
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) December 1, 2022
That goal is Morata’s third in three games at this year’s World Cup, taking his joint top of the scoring charts.
