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asylumseeker · « **Reply #180 on:** July 11, 2015, 09:52:10 AM »

Senegal comeback stuns hosts
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Senegal 6 Portugal 5

Senegal have recorded the upset of the tournament so far after scoring four times in the final period to defeat hosts Portugal with a 6-5 win to give them real hope of reaching the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup quarters.

Portugal had narrowly edged their last meeting on penalties at Ravenna 2011 and today's encounter looked set to be just as close right from the off. The sides exchanged goals, with the West Africans twice pegging the home side back, before Alan took control of the second period. The veteran made two and scored another, capping off a fine aerial passing move.

That all changed though once the game entered a breath-taking final third. Just over a minute in and Senegal had struck twice to bring it back to 4-4 through Ibrahima Balde and Ngalla Sylla. It was then goalkeeper Al Seyni N'Diaye to the rescue as his penalty save and follow-up stop kept things all square.

Babacar Fall then struck to put coach Ibrahima N'Diaye's side ahead for the first time. Belchior fired a free-kick home to equalise with six minutes remaining, but Balde rifled one of his own in to ensure Senegal left with a famous victory.

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asylumseeker · « **Reply #181 on:** July 11, 2015, 10:10:21 AM »

Japan down Argentina, Group A wide open
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Japan 4 Argentina 3

Japan saw off Argentina 4-3 to leave FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Group A wide open going into the final round of pool matches in Espinho.

Federico Hilaire's opening goal in the first period seemed set to send Argentina on their way to another win after their hard-fought opening victory against Senegal. However, Japan’s pace in the second period undid the South Americans, with the Samurai Blue grabbing four goals, through a Takasuke Goto brace, Naoya Matuso and Takaaki Oba.

Despite having briefly levelled in that second period, it was not until five minutes before the end of the third that Argentina showed any further fight, reducing the deficit to just one goal courtesy of Rodrigo Lopez. This turned the tension up for the last few minutes, with the Albiceleste pressing forwards for a goal to send the game into extra-time, and the Asian side counter-attacking at will.

Marcelo Mendes's side held on for the victory in normal time though, meaning all four teams have three points going into Monday's Group A finale. Portugal face Argentina and Japan will come up against Senegal, both effectively knockout games with each winner claiming a place in the quarter-finals.

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asylumseeker · « **Reply #182 on:** July 11, 2015, 02:37:33 PM »

Swiss see off Tico comeback to progress
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Switzerland 4 Costa Rica 3

Switzerland saw off Costa Rica 4-3 to secure passage to the 2015 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup quarter-finals. Goals from Dejan Stankovic, Noel Ott and Stephan Leu put the Swiss in a comfortable position before Costa Rica fought back to level the scores through Jose Mendoza, goalkeeper Vladimir Adanis and Greivin Pacheco. Philipp Borer was the Swiss match-winner, just over a minute from time.

Stankovic got things started for the Swiss with a wonderful free-kick less than three minutes into the game, and Ott made sure Georg Klauser had little to alter as the first period ended with a commanding two-goal lead for La Nati.

Leu stretched the Swiss lead further still in the second period before Mendoza offered a glimmer of hope for Franklin Zuniga's charges. Adanis's goal, the first by a goalkeeper in Espinho, set up a tense final few minutes and Pacheco thought he had sent the match to extra time with his strike less than 90 seconds before the end of the third period. However, Borer broke Tico hearts just nine seconds later to put his side into the knockout phase.

The Swiss victory means Italy also progress to the last eight, and the two European sides will learn their opponents when Group A concludes on Monday with Argentina, Japan, Portugal and Senegal all still potential quarter-finalists in Espinho.

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End of Day 3 action.

asylumseeker · « **Reply #183 on:** July 12, 2015, 11:39:42 AM »

Spain see off Mexico for knockout hope
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Spain 3 Mexico 1

Spain picked up their first victory of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015, in a tight 3-1 win over Mexico in Espinho. Ramon Maldonado scored his and El Tri's second goal of the finals, just 13 seconds into the tie, but Spain fought back with a goal in each period. Llorenc in the first, Nico in the second and Antonio in the third gave Spain hope of a place in the quarter-finals.

Maldonado gave Mexican fans something to cheer for the second time in Portugal, converting an early penalty following a Dona foul. However, Spain allayed their early nerves as Llorenc converted a free-kick to level matters at the first break.

Into the second period, and a piece of individual brilliance from Spanish skipper Nico put his side ahead in a game of few chances. It remained that way until the closing moments when another penalty, this time converted by Antonio, made sure of the three points for the Europeans. Spain move on to three points, giving them hope of progressing to the knockout stages after their shock opening defeat to Iran.

Mexico remain in the competition, but only just, with their conquerors in the first match Brazil and Iran facing off later today.

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asylumseeker · « **Reply #184 on:** July 12, 2015, 12:00:24 PM »

Russia close on quarters, Barea on brink
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Russia 4 Madagascar 2

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup holders Russia held off a fightback from minnows Madagascar to close on the quarter-finals and continue their quest to retain the title.

The Russians got off to a flying start in the opening period, with a goal from Ilya Leonov and two from Kirill Romanov putting Mikhail Likhachev's side in a commanding position. However, strikes from Bernardin Rasolomandimby and Tokindrainy Randriamampandry gave the African minnows some hope before Yury Krasheninnikov's rather fortuitous fourth for Russia sealed the win.

Leonov added to his goal in the opening match against Paraguay while Romanov's double saw him pick up his third and fourth goals of the tournament to set Russia seemingly on the road to victory.

However, Madagascar displayed the same fighting spirit they showed in their opener against Tahiti, first reducing the deficit to just one and then holding the 2013 champions scoreless for over 25 minutes before conceding a fourth, a clearance from the Barea goalkeeper which crashed in off the Russian No5 'Krash'.

Both sides will await the the outcome of Tahiti against Paraguay later. Russia could be on their way to the knockout phase while Madagascar might be facing an early elimination.

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asylumseeker · « **Reply #185 on:** July 12, 2015, 12:09:34 PM »

Tahiti hold off Paraguay to advance
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Tahiti 7 Paraguay 5

Tahiti qualified to the quarter-finals at Portugal 2015 with a 7-5 victory over Paraguay in Group D. The French Polynesians set the tone for success early on, putting in a dominant 4-1 first period performance. The two teams exchanged early goals, but Tahiti took control of the match with three more first period goals, scored by Tearii Labaste, Teva Zaveroni and Angelo Tchen.

Tahiti was able to hold on to the lead despite a Paraguayan fightback, which included a second hat-trick for Paraguay's Pedro Moran—his last a scissor kick that will live long in the memory.

The result means that the Tahitians and holders Russia both advance to the last-eight of the competition and will face each other to determine the Group D winner on Tuesday.

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asylumseeker · « **Reply #186 on:** July 12, 2015, 12:13:14 PM »

Brazil edge valiant Iran
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Brazil 4 Iran 3

Brazil won their second match at Portugal 2015, but it did not come easily to the four-time champions after Iran had a 3-1 lead in the first period.

Both sides had won their opening matches in Espinho—Brazil defeated Mexico 5-1 and Iran overcame Spain 6-5. The two teams were also drawn in the same group at Tahiti 2013. Brazil won that time around 4-1, but in Espinho, Iran made life much tougher on their South American opposition.

An exciting first period saw a brace by Amir Akbari put Iran ahead twice, including a 3-1 lead. However, goals from Bruno Xavier and Bokinha helped Brazil fight back to bring the match level by the end of the period.

The Brazilians reach closer to the quarter-finals, although they are not formally through. All four teams in Group C still have a chance of advancing to the last-eight.

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End of day 4 action.

asylumseeker · « **Reply #187 on:** July 12, 2015, 01:00:09 PM »

Good to see an actual beach nation doing well (Tahiti).

asylumseeker · « **Reply #188 on:** July 13, 2015, 02:52:41 PM »

Oman overwhelm Ticos for maiden win
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Oman 7 Costa Rica 2

Yahya al Araimi of Oman celebrates his team's fourth goal with team mate Mandhar al Araimi during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015 Group B match beween Oman and Costa Rica

Oman picked up their first ever FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup [win] in Group B's meeting of the already-eliminated sides, with the Asians seeing off Costa Rica 7-2.

A tight opening period with only Hani Al Dhabat's goal to show for it was followed by a free-scoring final two periods, with goals from Yahya Al Araimi, Ghaith Al Alawi and Danny Johnson after the first break followed by further strikes from Al Araimi, Al Dhabat, an Ishaq Al Qassmi brace and Johnson in the final period.

While it was a first victory for Oman at the global finals at the sixth time of asking, Costa Rica remain without a Beach Soccer World Cup victory as they head for home. Both sides have provided memorable moments though, least of all nine goals in this final, thrilling send-off in a packed stadium in Espinho, as the crowd await Portugal's decisive match against Argentina.

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asylumseeker · « **Reply #189 on:** July 13, 2015, 02:58:10 PM »

Portugal progress, eliminate Argentina
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Portugal 7 Argentina 2

Hosts Portugal reached the quarter-finals of the 2015 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup with an emphatic 7-2 victory over Argentina in Espinho, with seasoned campaigners Madjer and Alan guiding the side through to the knockout stages. The veteran pair grabbed a brace apiece, with Belchior, Torres and Jose Maria completing the Seleção scoring line-up, with Luciano Sirico and Santiago Hilaire's late consolation efforts doing little to brighten the spirits of the Argentinian faithful as they depart the tournament.

Belchior and Madjer put the Portuguese in a commanding position in what was effectively a 'group stage knockout' match with their goals in the opening period, before Torres and Alan all but confirmed the hosts' quarter-final berth going into the second interval.

Further efforts from Alan, Madjer and a late [one from] Jose Maria saw off a brief final period fightback from Argentina, who saw Sirico's penalty and Hilaire's effort offer a glimmer of hope for the Albiceleste, but it was too little, too late.

The hosts finish first in Group A, ahead of Japan on goal differential, and will play Switzerland in the quarter-finals on Thursday.

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asylumseeker · « **Reply #190 on:** July 13, 2015, 03:07:16 PM »

Japan hold off Senegal fightback to progress
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Japan 4 Senegal 3

Japan saw off Senegal 4-3 in Group A's final match to progress to the knockout stages along with hosts Portugal, sending the African side home in the process. The Samurai Blue took a commanding four-goal lead in the opening two periods, with goals from Takasuke Goto and Teruki Tabata in the first added to by strikes from Naoya Matsuo and Takuya Akaguma in the second. Senegal gave their supporters a glimmer of hope with three late strikes, but it was not enough for Ibrahima N'Diaye's side.

The Japanese opened the scoring after just 37 seconds, with a Goto free-kick stunning the Senegalese. Tabata doubled his side's advantage late in the first period, before Matsuo and Akaguma stretched the advantage further still after the first break.

The Asian side's tactical organisation had kept the Senegalese speed and physical strength at bay up until the final three minutes, when three late goals from Gorgui Faye, Papa Modou Ndoye and Babacar Fall made the scoreline look tight and tense, but in reality Japan were never in major trouble.

As a result, Japan head through to the quarter-finals from Group A in second place behind hosts Portugal, and they will face Group B winners Italy in the quarter-finals on Thursday.

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asylumseeker · « **Reply #191 on:** July 13, 2015, 03:17:40 PM »

Italy win group after defeating Swiss
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Italy 6 Switzerland

Italy finished top of Group B after defeating Switzerland 6-4, which puts them up against Japan in the quarter-finals on Thursday 16 July.

The two sides were familiar with one another, which made for an exciting clash in Espinho. The motivation to avoid facing hosts Portugal in the quarters was clear to see as the first two periods saw three lead changes and a total of eight goals – including one by Swiss player/head coach Angelo Schirinzi.

After non-stop first and second periods, the pace of the game had fatigued the teams and goals were harder to come by in the third period. However, when Paolo Palmacci scored to give the Italians a three-goal lead it was enough to eventually secure first place in the group.

Switzerland finish second and will play hosts Portugal in the quarters on Thursday.

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End of day 5 action.

asylumseeker · « **Reply #192 on:** July 14, 2015, 09:01:58 AM »

CONCACAF has not done well in this tournament. MEX and CRC eliminated. In part suggests we could make leaps and bounds improvment with the appropriate investment ... especially given the promise of the recent WC qualification effort.

asylumseeker · « **Reply #193 on:** July 14, 2015, 09:07:40 AM »

Iran close on quarters, Mexico head home
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Iran 3 Mexico 2

Iran held off a spirited Mexican fightback to win their Group C clash 3-2 and close on a place in the knockout stages, eliminating Mexico in the process. Iran stormed into a three-goal lead, with Mohammad Ahmadzadeh and Faroogh Dara's second period efforts building on Amir Akbari's first period opener. The Mexicans responded with two second period goals of their own, through Gerardo Gomez and Abdiel Villa, but it was not enough to prevent their side being knocked out.

Akbari, featuring at his third global finals, scored inside the opening two minutes once again, as he had against Brazil in his side's most recent match. Ahmadzadeh then grabbed his third goal in three games in Espinho with a spectacular overhead kick, before Dara's fist Beach Soccer World Cup goal since 2007 helped Marco Octavio's side into a seemingly unassailable lead.

The Mexicans hit back minutes later though through Gomez and Villa, both grabbing their first ever Beach Soccer World Cup goals. Despite applying pressure in the closing stages, the Mexicans could not find the crucial leveller - thanks in part to some spectacular goalkeeping from Peyman Hosseini - and head home without a victory to their name. Iran await the outcome of Brazil's showdown with Spain later today to see if they have secured their place in the quarter-finals.

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asylumseeker · « **Reply #194 on:** July 14, 2015, 09:15:27 AM »

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Match in progress ... first period about to end. Paraguay v Madagascar.

asylumseeker · « **Reply #195 on:** July 14, 2015, 09:18:10 AM »

Tahiti see off Russia to top group
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Tahiti surprised reigning FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup champions Russia with a 7-6 win which saw them top Group D. In a topsy-turvy game that saw its fair share of spectacular finishes, and a goal each from the sides' goalkeepers, the Pacific island nation triumphed to make it three wins out of three.

Raimana Li Fung Kuee got the goal glut started under two minutes into the match with a slide rule finish, before Andrey Bukhlitskiy became only the second goalkeeper to score in Espinho with a rather fortuitous finish. Heimanu Taiarui pushed the Tahitians ahead from close range before Dmitrii Shishin spectacularly equalised seconds later. Li Fung Kuee grabbed his second from long range to leave the Toa Aito ahead at the first interval.

Tahiti's No7 completed his hat-trick to put his side further ahead just after the opening break and the crowd had to wait a full six minutes before Artur Paporotnyi reduced the deficit from a free-kick. Li Fung Kuee hit the post from a penalty kick, and was made to pay minutes later when Yury 'Krash' Krasheninnikov tapped home an equaliser. Just ten seconds later, Tainui Lehartel put the underdogs ahead before Anatoliy Peremitin missed a chance to level from the penalty spot.

In the third period, further goals from Li Fung Kuee and Tahiti's substitute goalkeeper Jonathon 'Jo' Torohia seemed to have the game wrapped up, but an acrobatic Kirill Romanov effort and Alexey Makarov's sidefooted finish made it a tense finale, with Torohia saving a last gasp Russian chance.

Both sides will learn their quarter-final opponents, one of Brazil, Spain or Iran, after the former two play in the final game of the group stages.

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asylumseeker · « **Reply #196 on:** July 14, 2015, 11:55:36 AM »

Paraguay and Moran go home on a high
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Paraguay 4 Madagascar 2

Pedro Moran was the hero as Paraguay edged Madagascar 4-2 in the battle to avoid finishing bottom of Group D at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

The teams went into the game having already been eliminated, both having lost narrowly to Russia and Tahiti.

Moran fired Paraguay ahead with a sumptuous strike after ten minutes, only for Bernardin to equailise shortly after the first restart. Juan Lopez nevertheless ensured the South Americans carried a 2-1 lead in at the end of the second period.

Jesus Rolon doubled that advantage into the third, but Bernardin responded immediately by scoring from Madagascar’s kick-off.

However, Moran’s second of the game sent Paraguay home on a high and him two clear atop of the Portugal 2015 scoring chart.

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asylumseeker · « **Reply #197 on:** July 14, 2015, 12:03:26 PM »

Rodrigo inspired Brazil beat and eliminate Spain
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Brazil 2 Spain 1

Brazil progressed to the knockout phase with maximum points and eliminated Spain with a 2-1 victory in their final Group C contest. The result ensured Iran went through as the pool’s runners-up.

Less than 90 seconds were on the clock when Rodrigo fired the South Americans ahead, but Raul Merida headed home an equaliser just before the end of the first period.

The brilliance of Spain goalkeeper Dona kept it at 1-1 until little over four minutes from time, when Rodrigo beat his marker and fired home.

Brazil will now meet defending champions Russia in a mouth-watering quarter-final.

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End of day 6 action. End of Group Stage.

asylumseeker · « **Reply #198 on:** July 14, 2015, 12:15:40 PM »

Teams eliminated following the Group Stage
Argentina
Costa Rica
Madagascar
Mexico
Oman
Paraguay
Senegal
Spain

Teams continuing in competition
Brazil
Iran
Italy
Japan
Portugal
Russia
Switerland
Tahiti

Quarter-final matches (to be played on Thursday, July 16)

Bracket A:
Italy v. Japan
Tahiti v. Iran

Bracket B:
Brazil v Russia
Portugal v Switzerland

asylumseeker · « **Reply #199 on:** July 16, 2015, 10:37:22 AM »

Russia triumph in clash of champions
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Russia 6 Brazil 5

Russia dramatically triumphed 6-5 after extra time in a thrilling battle between the holders and four-time champions Brazil in the first of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015™ quarter-finals.

The game was locked at 5-5 following three periods where both sides had their spells, but a header with nine seconds on the clock by captain Egor Shaikov condemned Brazil to missing out on the final four for the first time.

It was a topsy-turvy opening period as the current champions looked the more in tune in the initial phases. They struck inside three minutes from a corner, before doubling their lead with a second header, this time from a throw-in.

Brazilian keeper Mao will not want to see the replay of the latter, but it took just 20 seconds to redeem himself, striking a superb volley to set off an impressive turnaround - his first in 40 appearances at the competition, with Datinha and Mauricinho putting them on top. Dmitri Shishin's stupendous low free-kick from inside his own half levelled proceedings again after the break, as the game suddenly got much tighter following an explosive few minutes.

It took until the middle of the final period for that parity to be broken, as two pairs of quick goals each were exchanged before a series of excellent saves by Ivan Ostroskii took the game to an extra three minutes. Alexey Makarov's overhead kick rattled the bar early on and everything looked to be heading for penalties, only for Shaikov to give the game a fitting climax. Russia will face hosts Portugal in the semi-final.

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asylumseeker · « **Reply #200 on:** July 16, 2015, 10:41:25 AM »

Madjer magic puts Portugal into semis
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Portugal 7 Switzerland 3

Hosts Portugal booked their place in the semi-finals of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup after they coasted past Switzerland 7-3, in part thanks to a sublime Madjer hat-trick.

Another stellar performance to go with many over the years from the Portuguese maestro, peaking with a glorious volley to double his own tally, meant the partisan crowd had plenty to cheer about as they set up a meeting with Russia.

Just over a minute was on the clock when the hosts got a leg up in the most unusual fashion. A brief lapse in concentration saw a routine chip back to the goalkeeper by Stephan Leu turn into a dramatic own goal, though Noel Ott vollied them level right before the break.

Parity was short-lived, however, as the second period kicked off with three minutes of action to savour. Madjer slammed the home side in front straight from kick-off before goalkeeper Andrade, emulating Brazilian counterpart Mao in the earlier game, saw his dipping volley pick out the top corner sublimely. Belchior's driven free-kick stretched their advantage, only for Dejan Stankovic to emulate Madjer and hit straight back from the restart.

After a decidedly more subdued finish to the period, the Portuguese legend scored with a stunning effort to kick off the third. His goal of the tournament-contender – a sweet first-time volley from half way that picked out the top corner – looked to have all but sealed progression. With time ebbing away he completed his hat-trick, getting his seventh of the tournament, as the home fans counted down the seconds as their side stepped into the semis.

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asylumseeker · « **Reply #201 on:** July 16, 2015, 10:43:21 AM »

Dramatic late goal sees Italy through
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Italy 3 Japan 2

Group B winners Italy needed a late Emmanuele Zurlo goal to get past challengers Japan 3-2 in the quarter-finals, to set up a meeting in the last four with Tahiti. Unlike the first two quarter-finals of the day, Italy and Japan played a very gritty and tight game with both teams putting in quality defensive displays.

An early strike by Japan's defensive fortress Ozu Moreira, his first at Portugal 2015, was soon cancelled out by Zurlo late in the first period.

The score remained even for a long stretch of the match, until Dario Ramacciotti scored the second goal in the second period - an impressive volley from distance. A free-kick by Japan's Takasuke Goto early in the third leveled the score yet again. However, Zurlo’s second goal of the day and seventh in the tournament secured the victory in the final minutes.

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asylumseeker · « **Reply #202 on:** July 17, 2015, 08:43:50 AM »

Tahiti edge Iran, meet Italy in semis
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Tahiti 5 Iran 4

Tahiti defeated Iran 5-4 in a closely-fought, back-and-forth quarter-final in Espinho to set up a meeting with Italy in the semi-finals at Portugal 2015.

Tahiti qualified for the last-eight as unbeaten leaders in Group D, including a win over current champions Russia, while Iran finished second to Brazil in Group C. The two sides had never played each other in an official competition.

There was very little separating both sides, as Tahiti's passing game was countered by Iran's incessant defensive efforts. Two similar periods saw Tahiti manage to score first, only for Iran to respond with crucial goals of their own.

The third period saw both teams play with more freedom and create space, although the sequence of goals remained the same. Tahiti scored twice but in each occasion Iran equalised one minute later. Finally, Heimanu Taiarui put the Oceanians ahead 5-4 with under five minutes left, which was enough to see Tahiti through.

Having finished fourth when they hosted the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup™ two years ago, Tahiti cemented their status as one of the top teams in the world as they reached another semi-final.

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End of quarter-final play

asylumseeker · « **Reply #203 on:** July 17, 2015, 08:51:32 AM »

Teams eliminated following the quarter-finals
Brazil
Iran
Japan
Switerland

Teams continuing in competition
Italy
Portugal
Russia
Tahiti

Semi-final match-ups (to be played on Saturday, July 18 at 12 noon and 1:30pm EST respectively)
Italy v. Tahiti
Portugal v Russia

Bitter · « **Reply #204 on:** July 18, 2015, 11:08:00 AM »

I watching Italy vs Tahiti. These Italians real annoying with the diving and complaining.

asylumseeker · « **Reply #205 on:** July 18, 2015, 11:16:48 AM »

Yeah, they bought a couple goals that way. Match 6-6 after regulation. Into extra time now.

Bitter · « **Reply #206 on:** July 18, 2015, 11:29:43 AM »

Tahiti comes through in the penalties. Good for them.
them Italians had no shame with the antics.

soccerman · « **Reply #207 on:** July 18, 2015, 11:35:51 AM »

From the way I saw that Italian set up to take his place I knew he would've missed. Happy for Tahiti, though!

asylumseeker · « **Reply #208 on:** July 18, 2015, 12:08:27 PM »

Expulsion for telling de Portuguese crowd to shove it .....

Bitter · « **Reply #209 on:** July 18, 2015, 12:25:02 PM »

Quote from: asylumseeker on July 18, 2015, 12:08:27 PM

Expulsion for telling de Portuguese crowd to shove it .....

What an ass