It’s a goal befitting of the stage and the players.
Nacho Fernandez gave Spain its first lead of the World Cup with a nasty bit of skill, power, and dare-we-say grace with this 58th minute opener against Portugal.
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Cristiano Ronaldo had twice given Portugal leads, both answered by Diego Costa, when a -- wait for it -- mishit pass from Andres Iniesta saw the ball bounce into the path of Real Madrid’s defender.
Nacho didn’t think twice before belting it off both pipes for the lead in an early contender for goal of the tournament (although Russia-Saudi Arabia had some beauties).
What. A. Hit. Nacho puts Spain 3-2 up v Portugal. 🔥🔥🔥#POR 2-3 #ESP #WorldCuppic.twitter.com/otWGhs49mp
— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) June 15, 2018
The skill level and difficulty of that shot by Spain for a goal is a 12 out of 10. What a shot! On the move to volley a bouncing ball with that much pace and accuracy is awesome.
— Scott Wilson (@ScottWilsonBUF) June 15, 2018
