Photographie: Felipe Echeverría - Santiago Barcacel
On a magical night at the Bicentenario Coliseum, Brazil dazzled with a futsal display that left Mexico without answers. With a crushing 10-1 scoreline, the Canarinha made it clear why they are considered one of the favorites of the VIII FIFUSA Futsal World Cup.
First Half: Brazilian Domination From the opening whistle, Brazil showed their intention to dominate the game. Just 4 minutes in, Walace Pereira (#10) opened the scoring with a well-executed penalty, starting a goal storm.
At the 11th minute, Rafael Madeiros (#6) added the second goal after an assist from Walace Pereira, demonstrating a lethal connection between the two players. Mexico tried to contain the onslaught, but in the 14th minute, Mateus Carrara (#9) increased the lead with a strike assisted by Madeiros.
The fourth goal came at the 15th minute, courtesy of Jefferson Daniz (#11), while Walace Pereira appeared again at the 19th minute to close the first half with a commanding 5-1 lead. Mexico’s lone goal came from Jesús Franco (#7) at 15:30, a glimmer of hope quickly extinguished by Brazil’s offensive onslaught.
Second Half: Brazil Does Not Let Up The second half was a Brazilian monologue. At the 1st minute, Walace Pereira (#10), the standout player of the match, scored his third goal after a pass from Leonardo Daurado (#8). Just one minute later, Daurado joined the party, making it 7-1.
With Mexico completely overwhelmed, Brazil continued to take advantage of the open spaces. Walace Pereira scored again in the 12th minute, assisted by Rafael Madeiros (#6), and at the 15th minute, Pereira netted his fifth goal. Finally, Mateus Carrara (#9) sealed the thrashing with a goal in the 19th minute after a great assist from Leonardo Daurado.
Match Incidents Mexico tried to maintain order, but frustration showed in the bookings. Jesús Franco (#7) was booked in the 7th minute of the second half, while Jefferson Daniz (#11) of Brazil also received a yellow card in the 11th minute.
Brazil: A Strong Contender With this overwhelming victory, Brazil not only demonstrated their offensive firepower but also their absolute control of the game. Their combination of speed, precision, and finishing power made it clear they are determined to take the title. Meanwhile, Mexico will need to regroup and adjust their strategy if they want to stay alive in the tournament.
FIFUSA Press 2024