Gavi scored in 7-0 thrashing of Costa Rica in World Cup Group D opener . Barcelona youth prospect is third youngest scorer in tournament history at 18 years and 110 days .
Gavi, a teen athlete from Spain, is on the verge of international prominence after becoming the youngest World Cup scorer since Pele in Spain's 7-0 thrashing of Costa Rica on Wednesday, according to his coach Luis Enrique.Gavi scored Spains fifth goal with a first-time finish from Alvaro Moratas cross that crashed into the ground, becoming the third youngest scorer in the tournament's history at 18 years and 110 days.I never imagined this, said Gavi, it is the best of my hopes.I'm delighted to be a part of this squad.It was capped off by a man-of-the-match performance from a Barcelona youth prospect who excelled in midfield with fellow Camp Nou teenager Pedri, 19, said Luis Enrique.We're very proud to have him in the squad, and we think he'll be one of the top players in the country, he said.
Off the field, Pedri and I are good friends, and on the field, there is not much to say, he is a fantastic player and it's very easy to play alongside him.Featured Video Of The DayAbsolutely Majestic: AIFF Secretary General To Address The FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony.