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Match 56 Rio De Janeiro - Gimnasio Maracanazinho
19 October
Brazil
2:2
Spain
2:2 a.e.t. (2:2, 0:0) 4:3 PSO
  • MARQUINHO (24'15")
  • VINICIUS (36'23")
  • TORRAS (27'57")
  • ALVARO (38'28")

Referee Fabian LOPEZ

Summary

Brazil regain the crown

Brazil regain the crown

 Twelve years have elapsed since Brazil last claimed the FIFA Futsal World Cup. But thanks to two fabulous penalty saves from Franklin in a heart-stopping shootout, the Auriverde finally ended their long wait to rule the world once again, prevailing 4-3 from the spot after a thrilling 2-2 draw. Reigning champions Spain sent a message of intent at the kick-off, lining up with five world ...

Highlights

Line-up

BRA
ESP
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Paulo DE OLIVEIRA (BRA)
(ESP) Venancio LOPEZ
Officials
  • Referee: Fabian LOPEZ (COL)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Karoly TOROK (HUN)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Asselam KHAN (MOZ)
  • Fourth official: Elix PERALTA (PAN)
  • Not in lineup

Photos

  • Brazil's players celebrate after winning the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2008
  • Brazil's Cico celebrates
  • Schumacher of Brazil celebrates with the trophy for the second best player of the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2008
  • Falcao of Brazil celebrates with the trophy for the best player of the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2008
  • Brazilian players Tiago, Falcao and Schumacher with their trophies for best three players of the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2008
  • Russia's Pula with the trophy for the best scorer of the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2008
  • Spain's Javi Rodriguez reacts after loosing the final of the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2008
  • Players of Brazil celebrate after winning the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2008 in Rio de Janeiro, Oct 19 2008
  • Schumacher of Brazil celebrates with the trophy after winning the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2008

Quotes

“A ten-tonne weight has fallen from my shoulders today. We’re champions of the world, and I’ve picked up individual awards. It’s a milestone in my career, and in my team-mates’ careers too,” Falcao, Brazil player

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STATISTICS
BrazilStatisticsSpain
47Shots30
15Corner kicks11
2Yellow cards1
0Second yellow card and red card0
0Red Cards0
60%Possession (%)40%