Courtesy: Press TV


Futsal World Cup: Argentina beat Ukraine 1-0

Fri Sep 23, 2016

Argentina have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Futsal World Cup in Columbia after a 1-0 win over Ukraine.

The game ended scoreless at the final whistle and had to be taken into extra time. That’s when a foul on Christian Borruto gifted Argentina a penalty - with Leandro Cuzzolino stepping to score and seal the win. Argentina progress and will take on either Italy or Egypt in the next round.

Azerbaijan are also through into the last eight after an enthralling 13-8 extra-time victory over Thailand. Led by five goals from Fineo, the Azeris had enough left in the tank by extra time to overcome the Thais in what was a goal-laden round of 16 match. Azerbaijan will next face Portugal.

Elsewhere, Abdelrahman Elashwal scored three goals, including the game-winner in the second extra session, as Egypt upset Italy 4-3. The upset victory sends Egypt into the quarterfinals where they will face Argentina.



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