Brazil and Portugal stormed into the final of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup in Manila with commanding performances in the semi-finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And if their semi-final displays were an indication, the final is set to be a mouth-watering encounter with the two best teams in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lidia Moreira and Fifo bagged braces as Portugal thrashed Argentina 7-1 to reach the decider, blowing away the South American side before the break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lidia Moreira turned in Carolina Pedreira\u2019s devilish cross to break the deadlock in the first minute, and Fifo tapped home Portugal\u2019s second following wonderful wing play from Ines Matos in the seventh minute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moreira added another two minutes later, intercepting a Lucia Rossi back-pass and sliding the ball over the line, before Fifo set up a goal for Janice Silva and scored another herself in the 10th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ana Azevedo netted the goal of the game, dummying two Argentinians to the floor and stroking the ball into the net in the 15th minute. Matos got on the score-sheet shortly after the restart, before Mailen Romero thumped home a consolation for Argentina in the 39th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think we played like the real Portugal, like we\u2019ve played in other games,\u201d the sport\u2019s reigning Best Women\u2019s Goalkeeper Ana Catarina. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor us, every game is extremely important, and we approach every game as if it\u2019s extremely difficult. I think that approach ends up making it easier to get the result, easier to score goals. \u201cI think we were very competent in the first half. In the second half, it was more about managing some fatigue that\u2019s starting to set in. I think we played another great game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think we have an extremely offensive team. Aside from the goalkeepers, all of our players have scored in this World Cup. It shows that we\u2019re not dependent on one player. Anyone can score for us, anyone can win a game for us. We have so many weapons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re scoring many different goals\u2026 defending five against four, from rehearsed plays, tactical plays, corners, outside the box. I think that shows that we don\u2019t just have one strong point. We have many positives. I think our collective work has been really good at this tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Janice Silva was on target and pocketed the Player of the Match award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cToday we were really focused on what we had to do,\u201d said the pivot. \u201cWe all tried to give our best. We\u2019ve been putting everything we\u2019ve been working on into practice. We managed to beat a great team like Argentina. This is a fantastic group. We\u2019re really happy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fifo added: \u201cI think that, once again, we competently did the work the coach asked us to, the work we\u2019ve been developing since we got together last month. We knew it was going to be a difficult game. Argentina are a very physically strong team and have a tough style. But I think we were competent and put our game plan into practice, and that\u2019s why the result was perhaps a little bit lopsided.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That result means Luis Conceicao\u2019s charges will now have the honour of playing in the first FIFA Futsal Women\u2019s World Cup final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a unique feeling,\u201d said Fifo. \u201cIt\u2019s difficult to put into words what it feels like. We feel good, we really wanted to be here. We\u2019ve been working hard towards this, we \u2019re proud of the journey we\u2019ve been on so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe can promise all the Portuguese people that, in the final, we\u2019ll be as competent as possible again to leave here with the trophy, which is what we want most and what we\u2019ve been working towards.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s an amazing feeling to reach the final,\u201d remarked Janice. \u201cIt\u2019s a dream of every player to reach the biggest game possible. We want to thank all the Portuguese people who supported us from the beginning to the end. I think the squad and staff also deserve congratulations for the way we\u2019ve been evolving. Now it\u2019s time to enjoy this victory and start thinking about the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe keys for Portugal are believing until the end and giving everything we have. If we believe and give everything, we can beat anyone. Above all, we have to honour this [Portuguese] symbol, which is a very, very important symbol.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pereira added: \u201cThe much-coveted world title is getting closer and closer. The closer we get, the more excited we become. Obviously we\u2019re keeping our feet on the ground, but becoming world champions is the dream for all of us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brazil overcame Spain in a thrilling semi-final, defeating Portugal 4-1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brazil flew out of the blocks. Ana Luiza tapped home the first from the back post in the first minute, before Amandinha made it two the very next minute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Goalkeepers Bianca and Elena then made several stunning saves to ensure the remainder of the first half passed by goalless, but Debora Vanin got the South Americans\u2019 third after the restart in the 26th minute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ale De Paz responded instantly for Spain, only for a fine Luana Rodrigues finish to restore the three-goal advantage in the 33th minute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spain utilised the fly goalkeeper and threw everything they could at their opponents in the last five minutes, but it was insufficient to stop the mighty Brazil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amandinha was adjudged as the Player of the Match for Brazil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brazil have now won 42 successive games, with their last defeat coming in Melilla, ironically to Spain in March 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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