The men\u2019s Mundialito got underway in El Puerto de Santa Mar\u00eda with two thrilling encounters. Portugal fought back to defeat Brazil, inspired by a Leo Martins hat-trick, while Chiky Ardil\u2019s extra-time winner earned hosts Spain a hard-fought victory over Paraguay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Portugal win 7-5 against Brazil<\/strong> Brazil regained control in the second period, with Antonio, Rodrigo and Catarino all finding the net to establish a three-goal advantage. Brilhante and Leo Martins responded for Portugal, reducing the deficit to 5\u20134 ahead of the final period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Portugal completed the turnaround with three unanswered goals in the third period. Leo Martins struck again to complete his hat-trick, Pedro Mano also got on the scoresheet, and Algarvio sealed the 7\u20135 victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spain 4-3 against Paraguay in extra time<\/strong> Medina restored Paraguay\u2019s advantage two minutes after the restart, but Chiky Ardil struck midway through the second period to make it 2\u20132, keeping the sides level heading into the final period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Joselito put Spain ahead early in the third period, only for Michi\u2019s second goal to force extra time. Chiky Ardil then struck the decisive goal, completing his brace and securing a narrow victory for the hosts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the women\u2019s Mundialito it was all about late drama with plenty of goals. Brazil overcame Italy in a thrilling encounter decided on penalties, while hosts Spain delivered a commanding final-period display to defeat Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brazil win 4-1 against Italy on penalties, after a 4-4 draw<\/strong> Andrea Miron restored Spain\u2019s advantage in the second period. The hosts held their narrow 2\u20131 lead through to the final break, leaving the match firmly in the balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spain took control in the third period, adding four unanswered goals to secure an emphatic win. Campoy, Cuadrado, Serrat and Sara Tui were all on target as the hosts rounded off the opening day\u2019s women\u2019s action in style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spain win 6-1 against Ukraine<\/strong> Andrea Miron restored Spain\u2019s advantage in the second period, giving the hosts a narrow 2\u20131 lead heading into the final frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spain then stepped up a gear, with Campoy, Cuadrado, Serrat and Sara Tui all finding the net. Their four unanswered goals sealed an emphatic win to round off the opening day\u2019s women\u2019s action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Results<\/strong> Women: <\/strong>Italy 4 (1)- (4) 4 Brazil; Ukraine 1-6 Spain<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The men\u2019s Mundialito got underway in El Puerto de Santa Mar\u00eda with two thrilling encounters. Portugal fought back<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16526,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[512],"class_list":["post-16525","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-international","tag-beach-soccer"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
Leo Martins opened the scoring in the third minute of the first period, but Datinha replied immediately before Antonio put Brazil ahead. Louren\u00e7o\u2019s brilliant late strike brought Portugal level at 2\u20132 heading into the first break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Michi gave Paraguay an early lead, before Jose Oliver\u2019s brilliant finish with three minutes remaining in the opening period brought the hosts level at 1\u20131.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBrazil prevail on penalties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Spain began their Mundialito Beach Soccer campaign with a convincing 6\u20131 victory over Ukraine. Both sides scored late in the opening period, with Carol Glez finding the net for the hosts before a Spanish own goal brought Ukraine level at 1\u20131 heading into the first break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A four-goal flourish in the final period powered Spain to a convincing 6\u20131 victory over Ukraine. The opening period ended evenly, with Carol Glez scoring for Spain before a Spanish own goal brought Ukraine level at 1\u20131 ahead of the first break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Men: <\/strong>Brazil 5-7 Portugal; Paraguay 3-4 AET Spain<\/p>\n\n\n\n