After 12 years, Brazil returns to the futsal world final – 10/02/2024 – Sports

The Brazilian futsal team is back in the World Cup final after 12 years. In a closely contested match this Wednesday (2) at the Humo Arena in Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan, Brazil beat Ukraine 3-2, with a great performance from winger and captain Dyego, scorer of the team’s three goals.

In the decision scheduled for Sunday (6), at 12 pm (Brasília time), the Brazilian team will face the winner of the clash between Argentina and France, which takes place this Thursday (3).

Five-time champion, the last Brazilian victory was in 2012, when the star Falcão was still on the court.

In the 2016 World Cup, Brazil fell in the round of 16, on penalties, to Iran. In 2021, they fell in the semi-final to Argentina, securing bronze by beating Kazakhstan.

In the clash against the Ukrainians this Wednesday, Brazil came up behind on the scoreboard, with the first goal of the game scored at the end of the first half by Cherniavskyi, hitting a powerful low right shot.

In the first minute of the second half, Dyego made a good move on the left wing and saw his shot towards the opponent’s area deflected by the Ukrainian defense.

About a minute later, Dyego himself scored the second, using a rebound from the Ukrainian goalkeeper to head home.

In the 9th minute of the second half, Ukraine managed to equalize with Korsun, taking advantage of an error in Brazil’s ball. And at 16, Dyego, again, scored Brazil’s third, from a penalty kick.

It was the fourth Brazilian victory against the Ukrainians in five clashes, with a draw on record and no victory for the Europeans.

Led by Marquinhos Xavier, the team reaches the decision undefeated. So far there have been six wins in six matches, with a balance of 37 goals scored and only 4 conceded. Winger Marcel is the competition’s top scorer, with ten goals.