Brazil emerged victorious at the NEOM Beach Soccer Cup held in Saudi Arabia. The tournament showcased Brazil’s exceptional performance, with Mauricinho leading the way as he claimed the Most Valuable Player (MVP) title. This victory marks Brazil’s fifth consecutive triumph in 2023.
The event featured eight strong teams, including Japan and the United Arab Emirates, both gearing up for the upcoming FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024™.
Japan secured the second-place finish, while the United Arab Emirates showcased another impressive campaign by landing in third.
Brazil’s dominance was evident as they steamrolled through the competition. They convincingly defeated Turkey 11-2, the United Arab Emirates 8-3, and Spain 8-2 on their journey to the final.
In the championship match, they faced Japan, who managed to take the lead twice on Gayal Beach. However, Catarino, known for his remarkable goals, put Brazil in front with another outstanding strike. The Seleção remained resolute, and Brendo’s two goals sealed a resounding 5-2 victory.
The United Arab Emirates, fresh off their recent Mundialito victory over Spain, continued their success by defeating Spain once again, this time with a 5-4 scoreline in regular time.
The UAE’s Ahmed Beshr Salem and Abbas Ali Naseri each contributed with two goals, securing their well-deserved win. The fast-rising United Arab Emirates concluded the tournament with a triumphant 3-2 victory over Germany, clinching the bronze medal.
This exhilarating display of beach soccer sets the stage for the upcoming FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024™, where fans can expect fierce competition from these talented teams.
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