In the goal-laden first half, the forward scored twice and provided an assist in the opening 25 minutes, becoming only the second player since records began in 1966 to be directly involved in three goals during that period of a FIFA World Cup match.
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The only other player to achieve the feat was Hungary's Laszlo Fazekas, who recorded one goal and two assists against El Salvador at the 1982 World Cup.
Oyarzabal’s remarkable contribution helped Spain race into a commanding lead after a disappointing opening draw with Cape Verde.