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Pany Varela brace powers Portugal to FIFA Futsal World Cup title

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Pany Varela brace powers Portugal to FIFA Futsal World Cup title

Kaunas: Pany Varela's brace steered Portugal to a 2-1 in the final of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021 at the Kaunas Arena on Sunday.

Varela scored in the 15th and 28th minutes as Portugal dethroned 2016 champions Argentina to lift the title for the first time. Claudino pulled one back for Argentina in the 28th minute but Portugal held on for the title, adding it to the UEFA Futsal EURO crown they already hold.

IR Iran's FIFA Futsal World Cup dream ended by Kazakhstan fightback

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

IR Iran's FIFA Futsal World Cup dream ended by Kazakhstan fightback

Kaunas: Islamic Republic of Iran's FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021 campaign came to an end following a 3-2 defeat to Kazakhstan in their quarter-final on Monday.

Kazakhstan fought back from two goals down to advance to the semi-finals as Iran's bid to better their third-placed finish of five years ago was halted at the Kaunas Arena.

Preview: IR Iran's flair set to be tested by steely Kazakhstan in FIFA Futsal World Cup quarter-final

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview: IR Iran's flair set to be tested by steely Kazakhstan in FIFA Futsal World Cup quarter-final

Kaunas: Islamic Republic of Iran will face their toughest test yet when they play Kazakhstan in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021 at the Kaunas Arena on Monday.

In what promises to be a thrilling encounter, Kazakh fans will be hoping that the quarter-final is decided in normal time, as Team Melli won two penalty shootouts and another match after extra-time at the last Futsal World Cup.

On the other hand, Iran might want to avoid another open encounter like their Round of 16 epic against Uzbekistan, as scoring against Kazakhstan and their formidable goalkeeper Higuita, aided by defensive stalwart Douglas, has proven extremely difficult in Lithuania 2021.

IR Iran win classic against Uzbekistan to advance to FIFA Futsal World Cup quarter-finals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

IR Iran win classic against Uzbekistan to advance to FIFA Futsal World Cup quarter-finals

Vilnius: Islamic Republic of Iran advanced to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021 quarter-finals after a thrilling 9-8 win over Asian rivals Uzbekistan in their Round of 16 tie at the Vilnius Arena on Friday.

In a spectacular encounter between two of Asia’s biggest teams, 12-time Asian champions Iran walked away winners to set up a quarter-final tie against Kazakhstan.

Brazil roar back to end Japan's FIFA Futsal World Cup run

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Brazil roar back to end Japan's FIFA Futsal World Cup run

Kaunas: Japan gave it their best but a second half blitz saw Brazil bag a 4-2 win in their FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021 Round of 16 clash at the Kaunas Arena on Thursday.

The three-time Asian champions enjoyed a dream start when Shota Hoshi opened the scoring in the fourth minute but Ferrao responded almost immediately for Brazil, who turned on the power in the second half to confirm a quarter-final meeting with Morocco.

Kazakhstan dash Thailand’s FIFA Futsal World Cup dream

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kazakhstan dash Thailand’s FIFA Futsal World Cup dream

Kaunas: Thailand’s bid for a first ever appearance in the FIFA Futsal World Cup quarter-finals was dashed by a sparkling Kazakhstan on Thursday, with the European side cruising to a 7-0 win in their Round of 16 tie at the Kaunas Arena.

Thailand’s challenge was as good as over within the opening four minutes as Kazakhstan - who will face the winners of the Uzbekistan-Islamic Republic of Iran Round of 16 tie - raced to a 2-0 lead to take a firm grip on the match.

RFU end valiant Vietnam's FIFA Futsal World Cup campaign

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

RFU end valiant Vietnam's FIFA Futsal World Cup campaign

Vilnius: Vietnam gave it their best but Russian Football Union (RFU) were in their element as the European side advanced to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021 quarter-finals with a 3-2 win in their Round of 16 tie at the Vilnius Arena on Wednesday.

Robinho and Ivan Chishkala opened the scoring for RFU with Nguyen Dac Huy pulling one back for Vietnam going into the break before Chishkala added the third goal to end the Southeast Asian side's resistance.

Fabulous 5 make Asia proud by advancing to FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021 knockout stage

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Fabulous 5 make Asia proud by advancing to FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021 knockout stage

Vilnius: All five of Asia's representatives qualified for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021 Round of 16 as the group stage concluded on Monday.

Japan were the final Asian team to advance after finishing third in Group E following a 2-1 defeat to Paraguay while Islamic Republic of Iran - who had booked their last 16 spot with a match to spare - finished second in Group F after losing 2-1 to defending champions Argentina on Monday.

Thailand, Uzbekistan and Vietnam had confirmed their berths following the conclusion of their respective groups.

IR Iran push Argentina to the edge in FIFA Futsal World Cup showdown

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

IR Iran push Argentina to the edge in FIFA Futsal World Cup showdown

Vilnius: Islamic Republic of Iran finished second in Group F of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021 after a narrow 2-1 defeat to defending champions Argentina on Monday.

The 12-time Asian champions, who finished third in the 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup, will face regional rivals Uzbekistan in the Round of 16.

Having already booked their spots in the knockout stage, both teams opted for a cautious approach in their battle for top spot at the Vilnius Arena with IR Iran’s Saeid Ahmad Abbasi the first to test Argentine goalkeeper Lucas Farach in the second minute.

Japan through to FIFA Futsal World Cup knockout stage despite defeat to Paraguay

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Japan through to FIFA Futsal World Cup knockout stage despite defeat to Paraguay

Vilnius: Japan were denied second place by a resilient Paraguay but the East Asian side advanced to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021 knockout stage despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to the South Americans in their final Group E match at the Vilnius Arena on Monday.

Japan's superior goal difference meant they finished as one of the best four third-placed teams with Spain topping the group and Paraguay finishing second.

The three-time Asian champions will play five-time FIFA Futsal World Cup winners Brazil in the Round of 16.

Super show takes Thailand into FIFA Futsal World Cup Round of 16

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Super show takes Thailand into FIFA Futsal World Cup Round of 16

Kaunas: Thailand booked their place in the knockout stage of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021 after a commanding 9-4 win over Solomon Islands at the Kaunas Arena on Sunday.

The win took Thailand to four points, which meant they advanced as one of the best four third-placed finishers into the Round of 16, with Portugal winning Group C and Morocco finishing runners-up.

Vietnam through to FIFA Futsal World Cup knockout stage after draw with Czech Republic

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vietnam through to FIFA Futsal World Cup knockout stage after draw with Czech Republic

Kaunas: Vietnam played to a 1-1 draw with Czech Republic in their final Group D match of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021 at the Kaunas Arena on Sunday.

The result meant Vietnam - with four points - finished third in the group but advanced to the Round of 16 as one of the best third-placed finishers. Brazil won the group with nine points with Czech Republic second.