Displaying stunning offensive prowess on Turkish soil, Spain scored an impressive series of goals
In a dominant display of football, Spain secured a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Turkey in a World Cup qualifier, marking their third win in Group E. The match, played at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, saw Spain maintain control throughout, particularly in the second half.
The first half was a testament to Spain's superiority, with La Roja taking 13 shots at goal. The opening goal came early, with Pedri scoring in the 6th minute (0-1). Mikel Merino doubled Spain's lead in the 22nd minute (0-2), setting the tone for the rest of the match.
Spain continued to dominate the second half, keeping Turkey at bay. They extended their lead further with Pedri scoring his second goal in the 62nd minute (0-3). The game saw Mikel Merino score a hat-trick, with goals in the 45+1, 57th, and 86th minutes (0-6). Ferran Torres also got on the scoresheet, finding the back of the net in the 53rd minute (0-4).
Turkey suffered their biggest home defeat in 41 years, surpassing their previous record of an 8-0 loss to England in 1984. This heavy defeat was a stark contrast to Spain's unyielding defence, which did not concede any goals in the second half.
In the Group E qualification standings, Spain leads with six points, followed by Georgia and Turkey, who are tied with three points each. Bulgaria remains at the bottom with zero points. Spain's impressive goal difference of +9 further underscores their dominance in the group.
This was Mikel Merino's first hat-trick for La Roja, a testament to his growing influence in the team. Pedri also made significant contributions, providing two goals, while Lamine Yamal provided two assists.
With this victory, Spain continues to assert their dominance in Group E, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the qualifiers.
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