World Cup - Rashford equals Bobby Charlton's record with 3 goals in 107 minutes

2022-11-30 12:55

World Cup - Rashford equals Bobby Charlton's record with 3 goals in 107 minutes


"Three Lions" England in the focus of the third round of Group B of the 2022 World Cup group stage, after Rashford contributed 2 goals and Foden scored a goal, they finally defeated Wales 3-0. After 3 rounds of group matches with 2 wins and 1 tie, England also successfully won the ticket to the top 16 of the World Cup as the first place in the group.


In England 's match against Wales, Rashford scored from the left corner of the penalty area arc in the 50th minute to help England lead 1-0. One minute later, Rashford got the ball from Ben Davies in the frontcourt, and then Kane made a low pass from the right side of the penalty area. Foden responded and attacked the goal without defense Hit, helping England continue to lead Wales 2-0.


In addition, the 22-year-old Foden scored his first goal in this World Cup and the third goal in his national team career.


Rashford named player of the match


In the 68th minute, Alexander-Arnold and Phillips, who ushered in the World Cup debut, started passing the ball from the backcourt. Rashford received the ball from the frontcourt and cut in to the small penalty area before shooting low. The ball passed through the Welsh goal Lawton and Ward then entered the net and England beat Wales 3-0. After the game, Rashford was also officially named the best player in the World Cup.


In addition, the 25-year-old Rashford played 2 of the 3 group matches in this World Cup as a substitute and a starter. Rashford scored 3 goals in 107 minutes. Therefore, Rashford also became the first Manchester United player to score 3 goals in a single World Cup since Bobby Charlton in 1966.


It is worth mentioning that after Casemiro and Bruno Fernandez, Rashford is another Manchester United player who won the best player of the game.


According to the data, Rashford scored 6 shots and 4 shots on goal against Wales, and succeeded 5 times in 9 confrontations. Defensively, Rashford also contributed an interception and a tackle.