Courtesy: Tripoli Post


Libya Drawn Against Reigning Champions in Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012

28/08/2012

Libya have been drawn to play the reigning champions Brazil in what appears to be the toughest group they could get in the final stage of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 to be held between November 1-18.

Libya, one of 24 participants in the tournament, representing Africa, have been drawn in Group C where they will face highly experienced opponents from three other different continents in the shape of Brazil, who were the first to be drawn, Japan, Japan and Portugal.

The official draw, made at the St. Regis Hotel in Bangkok, was eagerly awaited. It was mad in the presence of guests from all over, including FIFA Executive Committee member Manilal Fernando and Local Organising Committee Chairman Suwat Lipatapallop.

This is the seventh edition of the event with the 24 participating countries split into six groups. Hosts Thailand are in Group A and will be hoping to overcome Costa Rica, Ukraine and Paraguay to make it through to the Round of 16.

Spain meanwhile, who on paper are the team most likely to dent the South American title-holders Brazil's chances of a repeat performance, find themselves in Group B alongside Iran, Panama and Morocco.

Group D looks to be the most balanced of the six, with Argentina, Mexico, Italy and Australia all having the potential to make it through to the knock-out stages.

The tournament kicks off on November 1 with the final being held in Bangkok on November 18. The Thai capital has three match day venues, while Nakhon Ratchasima will also be hosting games.

The 24 participating teams were drawn in six groups of four, with the top two from each group going through to the Round of 16 along with the four best third-placed teams.

Group A: Thailand, Costa Rica, Ukraine, Paraguay
Group B: Spain, Iran, Panama, Morocco
Group C: Brazil, Japan, Libya, Portugal
Group D: Argentina, Mexico, Italy, Australia
Group E: Egypt, Serbia, Czech Republic, Kuwait
Group F: Russia, Solomon Islands, Guatemala, Colombia




Posted by Luca Ranocchiari --> luca.ranocchiari@futsalplanet.com