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Match 12 Rio De Janeiro - Gimnasio Maracanazinho
02 October
Portugal
3:2
Paraguay
3:2 (1:1)
  • PEDRO COSTA (1'14")
  • ARNALDO (21'29", 37'32")
  • Jose ROTELLA (7'24")
  • Rene VILLALBA (27'30")

Referee Carlos DEL CID

Summary

Portugal edge out Paraguay

Portugal edge out Paraguay

 Portugal opened their Brazil 2008 campaign with a hard-fought win over Paraguay, edging the South Americans by the odd goal in five. Once again, the crowd at Rio's Maracanazhino arena were treated to a thrilling encounter as these evenly-matched Group B rivals contested an intense and unpredictable match from the off. Paraguay, with confidence soaring after their 5-0 victory over USA, ...

Highlights

Line-up

POR
PAR
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Orlando DUARTE (POR)
(PAR) Ruben SUBELDIA
Officials
  • Referee: Carlos DEL CID (GUA)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Antonio ALVAREZ (CUB)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Elix PERALTA (PAN)
  • Fourth official: Hector MESEN (CRC)
  • Misses next match if booked
  • Not in lineup

Photos

  • Portugal's Israel celebrates
  • Paraguay's Fabio Alcaraz fights for the ball with Portugal's Pedro Costa
  • Paraguay coach Ruben Subeldia applauds his team.
  • Paraguay's Jose Luis Santander (R) shoots at goal against Portugal.
  • Paraguay's coach Ruben Subeldia is seen prior to the match against Portugal at the FIFA Futsal World Cup
  • Portugal's players celebrates after scoring agaisnt Paraguay
  • Portugal's Arnaldo celebrates with hi teammates after scoring agaisnt Paraguay
  • Paraguay's Carlos Chilavert and Portugal's Pedro Costa talks to the referee
  • Portugal Arnaldo celebrates his goal against Paraguay

Quotes

"We struggled a bit during the first period, but in the end we were able to demonstrate our superiority. Opening matches are always difficult because of the anxiety involved," Arnaldo, Portugal player.

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STATISTICS
PortugalStatisticsParaguay
36Shots20
10Corner kicks7
1Yellow cards2
0Second yellow card and red card0
0Red Cards0
50%Possession (%)50%