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FISU2010 WUC Futsal Update: Day 5 of CompetitionsSunday, 29 August 2010Men’s TournamentSemi-finals of Upper Part for the 1st to 4th Place
BRA – UKR: 4-1Brazil defeated Ukraine 4-1 in a thrilling match. Both teams were alert and made a strong defence in the first half. Back after the break, the Brazilian players showed the technical quality which points to Brazil as one of the favourites to win the FISU World University Futsal Championship. Ukraine scored first but in less than three minutes, the Brazilian team changed the history of the game. A rebound of Felipe and Rafael Santos shot from the middle of the court direct to the angle of goalkeeper Dmytro moved Brazil ahead. Ukraine was startled by the skills and speed of the blue and yellow team. Gabriel took the blackout on the opposing defence, stole the ball and pulled the counterattack and Felipe scored the third goal in Brazil. Rafael closed the score 4-1. The Ukrainians began to pressure Brazil, but the Brazilian defence managed to stay ahead until the end. The Brazilian’s Men team won three world titles (1994, 1996 and 2000) and goes in search of a fourth championship in Serbia.
SRB – RUS: 1-6Fully crowded stands of the “Spens hall N° 1” pushed the Serbian team to the final but it was very difficult to fulfill their wish. During the first half the Serbian players scored one goal by Janjic. The Russians, physically well prepared and tactically well organized, found the rhythm after their goal scored by Abramov. 1:1 was the result of the first half. During the second half the typhoon from Russia blow over the sport hall in Novi Sad; goals by Abramov who scored twice, Goncarov and Sergeev between the seventh and eleventh minute of the game crushed the Serbian dream for the final. The final result 6:1 will be difficult to digest but tomorrow when SRB will meet UKR for the bronze medal the host needs to be ready.
Semi-Finals of Upper Part for the 5th to 8th PlaceKAZ – POR: 2-1Portugal was the team dominating the ball all the game but Kazakhstan was the team who scored more goals. The first goal of the game was scored by Grebonos, fourth minutes into the game and for a long time it was the only goal of the game. Portugal had many occasions to move the ball behind the goal line but where not effective until the 12th minute of the second half when Ramos equalized the score 1:1. Before the referee Papir (ISR) had a chance to whistle the end of the game and moved the game to the penalties, Taku shot the ball to the net marking the final score 2:1. Portugal, the champions from the previous edition in Koper (SLO) will only battle for the 7th place this time.
POL – ISR: 5-2Israel repeated the story from the day before. They went ahead by one goal at the third minute of the game but at the end it was their opponents who raised their hands and celebrated victory. Poland, the winner of group B, will play for the 5th place tomorrow.
Semi-Finals Lower Part for 9th to 12th PlaceGBR - SVK 2:4The main part of the first half was played between the middle line and the net of the GBR team. After many opportunities it was Brunovsky who scored the first goal for the Slovaks. More chances and a good possession of the ball makes trouble for the defense of the GBR team. A second goal scored by Pagac (SVK) and Team Slovakia went into the changing room with a two goals advantage. GBR players started the second half more offensively and equalized the score within two minutes by Roberts. Ten minutes after the goal of GBR, Team Slovakia takes the initiative back and scored a third goal via Serbin. The same player scored the fourth goal and closed the chapter of this semi-final at 4-2. SVK will play against FRA for the 10th place.
FRA –MNE: 7-2Montenegro had a very good beginning of the game and surprised the French defense with two goals in a 5-minutes interval by Haveric and Loncovic. But that was all from their side. The French team answered from the attack right after by Tia’s shot under the cross bar to the left corner of Hasanovic’s net. Moreau and Sainte-Claire scored a second and third goal for France. During the second half, France scored four more goals; two by Dominguez, one by Delicourt and Sainte-Claire. MNE will play for the 11th place against ARG.
Semi-finals Lower Part for 13th to 16th PlaceURU – ARG: 1-4The South-American clash was decided in favor of the Argentinians.
CHN – OMA: 6-5No-one wants to be last and that was the same reason for both Oman and China to play until the final whistle of the referee. China went ahead three times during the game, Oman clinched the score twice and one time was a head as well. But when China scored its sixth goal it was too late for Oman with only some seconds left in the game. China won 6:5 and will play for the 13th place against Argentina. Goals for China: Zhang 2, Li 2, Liang and Hu. Goals for Oman: Al-Hasani 2, Jaboob and Bait Said.
Women’s TournamentThe Six teams participating in the second edition of the World University Futsal Championship had a day-off. The teams used the opportunity to rest, some of them had a practice session to train the situation for the final day of the women’s competition.
2010 WUC Futsal Update: Finals & Closing Ceremony
BackMonday, 30 August 2010Men’s TournamentGold Medal Game - RUS – BRA: 2-3The men's team of Brazil won the title of the World University Futsal Championship 2010 on Sunday (29/08), Novi Sad, Serbia, defeating Russia 3-2. With the victory, Brazil lifts the trophy as champion of the 2010 World Cup in for both men’s and women’s teams. The fourth championship title of the men's team came after a fierce game against Russia and set only in the final minutes of the match. Team Brazil went ahead in deciding the 2010 WUC Fustal. Gabriel D'Angelo, the number 10 could space the middle of the Russian defence and hit the goal past Sergey Loginov. The game remained open and with strong intensity between the two teams. After fine saves from goalkeeper Tarcisio, Russia managed to reach the target green-yellow and tie the game. A good action by Gabriel on the left, Geverson Freitas took the cross and put Brazil back in front. But besides a wrong ball, the Russians managed to balance the Brazilian network and equalised the first half at 2-2. Early in the second half, Brazil mounted the pressure and in the counterattack, Felipe Cascalles pedalled and kicked the ball in the right corner to score 3-2. Russia had a player sent off and Brazil went on to have more ball possession. Behind on the scoreboard, the Russians launched to the attack and missed a penalty kick. Tarcisio closed the corner and the opposing player hit the crossbar. But the goalie and the defence of Brazil has worked hard to prevent Russia's attempts to tie the game. Time went by and Brazil managed to keep the advantage on the scoreboard and celebrated its fourth title of the World University Futsal Championship.
Bronze Medal Game - SRB – UKR: 2-2 / after penalty kicks 4-2The first half of the bronze medal game of the 12th World University Futsal Championship the fans saw some very paced futsal. The teams moved up and down with many chances to score a goal but only one shot found its way to the net. It was Sorokin (UKR) who scored the first goal of the game after twelve minutes. Serbia started very well in the second half and Prsic scored from the first chance for the team. Both teams were motivated to turn the victory on its side and the fire was in front of the both goals but Lytvynenko (UKR) and Aksentijevic (SRB) stopped all the shots. Until the thirteen minute of the second half when captain of the Serbian team Rajcevic scored by the terrific shot - 2:1. Then Ukraine scored again and the game was decided with penalty shots in favour of the Serbs.
Game for 5th Place - KAZ – POL: 2-2 / after penalty kicks 2-3Poland led after the seventh minute after the goal of Marciniak. The same player scored also the second goal but Kazakhstan was able to answer before the team went to the changing room by Dovgan - 2:1. When Yessenamanov scored a goal three minutes before the end of the regular time the game was decided with penalties.
Game for 7th Place - POR – ISR: 2-1After the difficult game, former champion Portugal finished 7th at the 12th World University Futsal Championship. Portugal opened the score after four minutes by Ramos. Israel played well and draws the game in the fifteenth minute by Goldehberg – 1:1. Team Portugal dominated during the second half and that was also the reason why the score was changed one more time. Ramos scored his second goal of the game and established the final score for Portugal to 2:1.
Game for 9th Place - FRA – SVK: 4-5The game for the 9th place of the tournament between France and Slovakia had also a very balanced running. France won the first half 3:1 after the goals of Naouar, Ainon and Sakrani. The second half, the French team would keep the Slovaks at a distance by a precise defense. That was effective until the 8th minute of the second half when they did not resists the pressure and received an unlucky own goal. Four minutes later the Slovak team equalized the score by Serbin 3-3. The Slovak players of coach Berky sensed a chance to turn luck their side and more offensive play resulted in another own goal by a French player - 3-4. The French equalized the score after playing the power play by Naouar. But forty seconds before the end Slovak player Gabas definitely placed his team on the 9th place.
Game for 11th Place - MNE – GBR: 2-5GBR started the game better and went ahead by two goals scored during the fifth minute by Obasi Onua and Roberts. Betson scored a third goal for GBR during the first half. The second half the British team controlled the situation and adjusted the score two more times by Obasi Onua and Morgan. Two goals of MNE were scored during the second half by Rodojicic and Kovac.
Game for 13th Place - CHN – ARG: 2-1Everybody knows that South-Americans teams are very strong in futsal. However, Argentina as well as Uruguay lost the standing positions at their games and disappointed at this WUC. China defeated Argentina in a very balanced game. Two goals for China were scored by Linag from two different situations. First during the first half by the rebound and the second goal was scored during the last minute of the second half from the point of ten meters as a free kick. Argentina’s sole goal was scored by Potente.
Game for the 15th Place - OMA – URU: 4-4 / after penalty kicks 4-3The team who almost beat Portugal in the pool stage finished last after the penalty kicks. Oman was ahead 4:0, however the regular time finished by a draw - 4:4. Uruguay scored all their goals within four minutes of the second half by De Leon Guillermo who scored twice, De Leon Ignacio and Poittevin. Goals for Oman: Jaboob 2, Al-Busaidi and Al-Bulushi and decisive penalty score Al-Hasani.
Final Ranking1. BRA
2. RUS
3. SRB
4. UKR
5. POL
6. KAZ
7. POR
8. ISR
9. SVK
10. FRA
11. GBR
12. MNE
13. CHN
14. ARG
15. OMA
16. URU
Women’s TournamentSRB – RUS: 0-15The Russian women’s team, third team in the final ranking already before this game was played against host Serbia. The girls from Russia scored only eight goals in total up to now but during the first half they scored seven goals by Deripasko 3, Samorodova, Khakimova, Ivanitskaya and Mironova. During the second half the Russians continuously raised the score of the game by Khakimova 2, Kuznetsova, Ivanitskaya, Karaseva 2, Samorodova, Deripasko and closed the game by a 15:0- victory.
GBR – FRA: 3-7The French women’s team finished its first participation by a victory against its rival GBR. The team composed from players of the big futsal brother scored a fast goal by Blanchard. The British players were able to cope with France only once when they equalized the score 1:1 by Edwards. The first half the French team scored twice via Robinne – 3:1. The second half the French ladies scored again first by Mula. A second goal from Team GBR was scored ten minutes in the second half, again by Edwards - 4:2. France reacted immediately by Desmartez - 5:2. The last five minutes of the game the Brits putted all effort to attack and played with a flying goalkeeper but France score its sixth goal. The 38 minute was still on the scoreboard when Jones brings the hope for GBR to 6:3. The last goal of the game was scored by Mula (FRA) and established the final score of the game – 7:3.
POR – BRA: 1-9The girls from Brazil are back-to-back champion beating Portugal 9-1 in the last round of the World University Futsal Championship 2010 in Novi Sad (Serbia). The green-yellow team came to the final game undefeated and as the title favourite. But the girls came into court concentrated and focused and pushed the Portuguese since the beginning of the game. Daniela Ribeiro opened the scoring for Brazil at 2min. Further, it was the turn of the WUC top scorer, Lucilia, bringing Brazil to a 2-0 lead. The third goal, an assist by Vanessa, who covered the opposing goalie and with a cross kick, Lucilia closed the scoring in the first half 4-0. Back after the break, the Brazilians continued to steal the ball from Team Portugal. Jessica Spinola, Greice, Lucilia Jessiquinha scored in the second half and closed the score at 9:1, ensuring the championship title.
Besides the trophy, Brazil still has the two top scorers of the 2010 WUC: Lucilia, with 16 goals, and Vanessa, with 13 goals.
Final Ranking 1. BRA
2. POR
3. RUS
4. FRA
5. GBR
6. SRB
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