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Egypt beats Cuba 7-1 at FIFA Futsal World Cup

September 11, 2016

MEDELLIN – Egypt defeated Cuba 7-1 in Group B action at the 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Medellin, Colombia.

Mostafa Eid had a hat trick for Egypt, the CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations runner-up, in Saturday's match at the Coliseo Ivan de Bedout.

Alejandro Marrero scored the lone goal for Cuba, whose defense was never able to contain Egypt.

Cuba's next opponent will be Thailand, while Egypt will play Russia in the next round.

The FIFA Futsal World Cup 2016 started on Saturday and runs until Oct. 1.

The cities of Medellin, Cali and Bucaramanga will host 24 matches during the tournament.

Medellin, the capital of Antioquia province, is the seat of Group B, which includes Russia, Egypt, Thailand and Cuba, and Group F, consisting of Spain, Iran, Morocco and Azerbaijan.

In addition, the city will host the matchups between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Group A and Kazakhstan's contest with the Solomon Islands in Group E.



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