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Match 47 Brasilia - Gimnasio Nilson Nelson
12 October
Spain
2:1
Argentina
2:1 (1:1)
  • FERNANDAO (14'09")
  • ORTIZ (23'43")
  • Hernan GARCIAS (19'58")

Referee Scott KIDSON (AUS)

Summary

Spain reach final four

Spain reach final four

A 2-1 victory over Argentina at the Gimnasio Nilson Nelson means that Spain have qualified for the semi-finals of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008. Argentina were dealt a huge blow on the eve of their match as their captain Carlos Sanchez was forced to miss the game with a leg injury. The injury forced the South Americans into a reshuffle and, as a result, it was perhaps no surprise ...

Highlights

Line-up

ESP
ARG
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Venancio LOPEZ (ESP)
(ARG) Sergio LOPEZ
Officials
  • Referee: Scott KIDSON (AUS)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Badrul KALAM (MAS)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Nurdin BUKUEV (KGZ)
  • Fourth official: Karoly TOROK (HUN)
  • Misses next match if booked
  • Not in lineup

Photos

Quotes

“We’ve played one of the favourites for this World Cup today and we’ve done extremely well. I’m certain the better goal difference will be the decisive factor when it comes to second place in our group,” Sergio Lopez, Argentina coach

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    STATISTICS
    SpainStatisticsArgentina
    22Shots24
    11Corner kicks8
    1Yellow cards1
    0Second yellow card and red card0
    0Red Cards0
    55%Possession (%)45%