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IRRESISTABLE BRAZIL DOWN SOLOMONS IN FUTSAL WORLD CUP
Friday, 03 October 08, 10:58 AM
BRAZIL - The Solomon Island Kurukurus succumbed to the world giants of the Futsal game –Brazil in their second match of the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2008 at Gimnasio Nilson Nelson Stadium in Brazil yesterday.
A crowd of 5845 saw Brazil scored 21 times without reply against Solomon Islands to consolidate their position at the Group A summit. The victory was the second biggest in FIFA Futsal World Cup history, surpassed only by the Seleção's 29-2 defeat of the host nation at Guatemala 2000.
Brazilian keeper Tiago was unexpectedly forced into making two early saves, but the floodgates opened once Lenisio broke the minnows' resistance on five minutes. It was 8-0 by the break, and things were to get worse for the brave but outclassed Solomons.
Lenisio finished the game with four goals to his name, two fewer than the irrepressible Falcao, and both Schmacher and Betao posted hat-tricks. Wilde, twice, Gabriel and Carlinhos were also on target for Paulo de Oliveira's side, who already look the team to beat.
Solomon Islands coach Victor Wai'ia said his side would learn from their lesson against the best players in the world.
“It was great to have the chance to play against Brazil. Their technical ability is amazing. My team are very young and I believe this was a great learning experience for them. I hope we’ll take something away from this game.”
Solomon Island player James Egeta was appreciative of the Brazilians talents.
“That was a difficult game. We were up against one of the futsal giants. Technicallly, they’re perfect.”
For full FIFA Futsal World Cup 2008 Stats please visit www.fifa.com
FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008
Group A Results:
30/09 Brazil 12 Japan 1
30/09 Cuba 10 Solomon Islands 2
02/10 Solomon Islands 0 Brazil 21
02/10 Russia 10 Cuba 5
Group A Standings:
| Team |
MP |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
Pts |
| Brazil |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
33 |
1 |
6 |
| Russia |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
5 |
3 |
| Cuba |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
15 |
12 |
3 |
| Japan |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
12 |
0 |
| Solomon Islands |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
31 |
0 |
Photos provided by FIFA Media. To see more visit www.fifa.com
Posted by OFC · Comments (6)
Topics: OFC Futsal 2008 OCEANIA
Tags: OFC Futsal 2008 OCEANIA solomo islands
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How sad. The game between Solomon Islands and Japan came on air around 2am last night on the Sky Pacific however nobody knew about it because it was not indicated in their programme line up.
The
replay this morning coincided with the regular power cuts Honiara been experiencing in the last 45 years.
Could OFC request SKY Pacific to do a replay in the next few days and do indicate
it on their programme line up.
replay this morning coincided with the regular power cuts Honiara been experiencing in the last 45 years.
Could OFC request SKY Pacific to do a replay in the next few days and do indicate
it on their programme line up.
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Solomn Islands is far from the world standard of futsal as can be seen from the score margin in this game. Maybe due to their size or strength, all this might as well contribute to their loss.
If
Vanuatu was there, then i hope the score margin would not be that great as such the kurukuru have made us shy in the world stage...Maybe next time around??? Who knows!!
Vanuatu was there, then i hope the score margin would not be that great as such the kurukuru have made us shy in the world stage...Maybe next time around??? Who knows!!
solomons island as they try there best and playing a nation like brazil where they live for soccer. but it sure gave solo a good experience.
the next world cup and I think the scoreline will not be like this again. Hope for an improved Kurukuru in the remaining matches.