2015 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Final

The 2015 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Final was the last match of the 2015 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup which took place on July 19, 2015 at the Praia da Baía, in Espinho. The final was contested between Tahiti, who had never competed in the FIFA final before, and Portugal, who were back to a final ten years after reaching the final of the inaugural Beach Soccer World Cup.[1] Team Portugal won the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup for the first time.

2015 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Final
Event2015 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
Tahiti Portugal
3 5
Date19 July 2015
VenuePraia da Baía, Espinho
RefereeRubén Eiriz (Spain)
Attendance3,500
WeatherSunny
23 °C (73 °F)
78% humidity

Road to the final
Tahiti Round Portugal
Opponent Result Group stage Opponent Result
 Madagascar 4–3 Match 1  Japan 4–2
 Paraguay 7–5 Match 2  Senegal 5–6
 Russia 7–6 Match 3  Argentina 7–2
Group D winner
Pos Team Pld W W+ WPK L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Tahiti 3 3 0 0 0 18 14 +4 9 Knockout stage
2  Russia 3 2 0 0 1 17 14 +3 6
3  Paraguay 3 1 0 0 2 14 16 −2 3
4  Madagascar 3 0 0 0 3 7 12 −5 0
Source: FIFA
 Final standings Group A winner
Pos Team Pld W W+ WPK L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Portugal (H) 3 2 0 0 1 16 10 +6 6[lower-alpha 1] Knockout stage
2  Japan 3 2 0 0 1 10 10 0 6[lower-alpha 1]
3  Argentina 3 1 0 0 2 9 14 −5 3[lower-alpha 2]
4  Senegal 3 1 0 0 2 12 13 −1 3[lower-alpha 2]
Source: FIFA
(H) Host.
Notes:
  1. Portugal ahead of Japan on points obtained on head-to-head matches (Portugal defeated Japan 4–2)
  2. Argentina ahead of Senegal on points obtained on head-to-head matches (Argentina defeated Senegal 4–3)
Opponent Result Knockout stage Opponent Result
 Iran 5–4 Quarterfinals   Switzerland 7–3
 Italy 6–6 (a.e.t.)
3–1 (p)		 Semifinals  Russia 4–2

Match details
Tahiti 3–5 Portugal
Labaste  17'
Li Fung Kuee  19', 25'		 Report Madjer  1'
Belchior  7'
Coimbra  17'
Novo  21'
Alan  36'
Praia da Baía, Espinho
Attendance: 3,500
Referee: Rubén Eiriz (Spain)
Tahiti
Portugal
GK1Jonathan Torohia
DF4Heimanu Taiarui 20'
W6Patrick Tepa
W7Raimana Li Fung Kuee (c)
W8Heiarii Tavanae
Substitutes:
GK12Franck Revel
DF2Angelo Tchen
DF3Tainui Lehartel
W5Raimoana Bennett
P10Tearii Labaste
W11Teva Zavaroni
P9Naea Bennett
Manager:
Tehina Rota
GK12Elinton Andrade
W5Jordan
W7Madjer (c)
DF9Bruno Novo 25'
W10Belchior
Substitutes:
GK1Tiago Petrony
DF2Coimbra 34'
W3Léo Martins
W6Alan
W8Zé Maria
W11Bê Martins
DF4Bruno Torres
Manager:
Mário Narciso

Assistant referees:
Gionni Matticoli (Italy)
Hugo Pado (Solomon Islands)
Timekeeper:
Roman Borisov (Russia)

Match rules:

  • 36 minutes; 3 periods of 12 minutes
  • 3 minutes of extra time if scores level
  • Sudden death penalty shoot-out if scores still level
  • 7 substitutes named, of which all may be used

References
  1. "Impressive finalists eye maiden crown". FIFA.com. 2015-07-18. Retrieved 2015-07-18.
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