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Match 53 Rio De Janeiro - Gimnasio Maracanazinho
16 October
Russia
2:4
Brazil
2:4 (1:3)
  • PULA (17'20")
  • Damir KHAMADIEV (25'31")
  • SCHUMACHER (3'45")
  • FALCAO (7'23")
  • VINICIUS (18'01")
  • GABRIEL (37'29")

Referee Hector ROJAS (PER)

Summary

Hosts advance to the final

Hosts advance to the final

 Brazil will face off against either Spain or Italy for the title of 2008 FIFA Futsal World Cup champions after the hosts emerged with a 4-2 victory from their semi-final against Russia. The Auriverde have been a revelation at this tournament, thrilling the home fans with their performances en route to the last four, and they once again rose to the occasion against formidable European ...

Highlights

Line-up

RUS
BRA
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Oleg IVANOV (RUS)
(BRA) Paulo DE OLIVEIRA
Officials
  • Referee: Hector ROJAS (PER)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Antonio CARDOSO (POR)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Scott KIDSON (AUS)
  • Fourth official: Tawfik AL DAWI (LBY)
  • Not eligible to play
  • Absent
  • Not in lineup

Photos

Quotes

“My players gave it their best shot, but unfortunately it’s ended 4-2 to Brazil. We’ve lost, but I’m still very pleased with my team,” Oleg Ivanov, Russia coach

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    STATISTICS
    RussiaStatisticsBrazil
    16Shots32
    4Corner kicks14
    3Yellow cards2
    0Second yellow card and red card0
    0Red Cards0
    51%Possession (%)49%