Brazil claim record-extending 6th FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup – Oceania Football Confederation

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Brazil have overcome Italy in an incredible back-and-forth FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup final in Dubai to win their 6th title.

Italy playing in their first ever FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup final had it all to do, facing the most successful nation in the competitions history. Brazil had looked impressive in overcoming Japan and Iran in the knockout stages to reach the final, whilst Italy had won a thriller against Belarus in their semi-final on penalties, having eliminated OFC representative Tahiti at the quarter-final stage.

Despite their underdog status, it was Emiliano Del Ducas side who took the lead. Gianmarco Genovalis volley giving Italy a crucial lead before the game settled into a end-to-end pattern as Brazil started to kick into gear.

The difference maker proved to be Brazils superstar Rodrigo. Playing in his fifth World Cup, the veteran forward has well over 100 appearances for his country and sealed his second FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup with an outstanding hat-trick, proving too much for Italy to handle. Their cause wasnt helped by a second period red card to Leandro Casapieri.

A late strike from Genovali gave Italy a sliver of hope as they chased the game but Marco Octavios side showed their class, seeing out the final minutes to confirm the trophy would be heading back to Brazil.

Brazil: 6 (RODRIGO 0023/1P, 0553/2P, 0733/3P, Bruno XAVIER 0334/2P, OWN GOAL 0120/2P, BRENDO 0933/3P) Italy: 4 (Gianmarco GENOVALI 0814/1P, 0322/3P, Tommaso FAZZINI 0549/2P, Tommaso FAZZINI 0927/3)

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