Spain lost today in the quarterfinals of the Beach Soccer World Cup to host Russia, who will face Switzerland in the semifinals. The Russians were more intense in the pressure, which cost them two expulsions and four cautions, but also allowed them to take the lead in the sixth minute through Kotenev. Thus ended the first period. (1-0)
The The second set started with two quick goals from the Slavs, the work of Makarov, who would end up being sent off, and Nikonorov. The match seemed resolved (3-0). But the Spaniards did not lower their necks at any time. Eduard shortened distances at 20 minutes from a set piece and Mayor made the red parish dream of another goal at 22.
The third period was marked by tension and a new local expulsion (Zemskov), but the Spanish were unable to draw. With one minute remaining, Russian Paporotni put the finishing touches (4-2). After being absent from the last two editions of the Beach Soccer World Cup, Spanish coach Christian Méndez has managed to put together a competitive team.
Meanwhile, the Russians, champions twice (2011 and 2013) and semi-finalists two years ago, will face the Helvetians on Saturday, who fell in the quarterfinals in 2019, but today crushed Uruguay (10-1).
The Another semifinal will face Senegal, who defeated Brazil (5-4) today, and Japan, semifinalist in the last edition and that they got rid of the powerful Tahiti in extra time (5-4). On Sunday the grand final and the match for third and fourth place will be played.
The The World Cup is played in the Festival Square, which is located in front of the Luzhnikà Olympic Stadium, where the final of the 2018 World Cup in Russia was played between France and Croatia (4-2). FIFA has managed the World Cup since 2005, although the first tournament was played in 1995 in Rio de Janeiro. Since 2009 this World Cup has been played every two years.