Brazil had to endure a stiff test in their quarter-final against Nigeria, beating the Beach Eagles 10-8 in extra-time to the reach the last four of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011 in Ravenna. More »
Referee: BEREZKIN Alexander (RUS)Second referee: MEDINA Michael (NED)Third referee: WINIARCZYK Tomasz (POL)Timekeeper: WONGSUWAN Suwat (THA)Fifth official: BENTANCOR Javier (URU)
Good game Nigeria. You fought the defending champions - who have won every FIFA Beach World Cups since 2006 - to a standstill. The future is indeed bright. Bravo Beach-Eagles!!!
"It was very tough, like a final. In fact, without doubt the first final for us. We played well in the first period, when we scored and had chances. Then in the following periods we left a bit of space and our defence didn’t always function very well," Brazil coach Alexandre Soares.