Portugal initiates Table 11 protocol against Paraguay during the World Cup commencement.

Portugal initiates Table 11 protocol against Paraguay during the World Cup commencement.

Kicking Off the Beach Soccer World Cup: Portugal Thrashes Paraguay

This past Thursday, Portugal made their mark on the Beach Soccer World Cup with a resounding victory over Paraguay (11-9). The Seychelles played host to the opening game, also seeing Iran top Group B. Led by Mario Narciso, Portugal demonstrated their strength right from the get-go.

A whirlwind start saw Portugal race ahead within the first four minutes - three goals landing in the Paraguayan net courtesy of Rui Coimbra (2'), Miguel Pintado (3'), and Ruben Brilhante (4'). Paraguay's Carlos Carballo scored the first of their response just four minutes later, but Andre Lourenco pushed Portugal's lead back to four (9'). Carlos Benitez got one back for Paraguay before the break, leaving the score at 4-2.

The second period saw Andre Lourenco (14') scoring his second goal, followed by strikes from Leo Martins (15') and Miguel Pintado (16'). Yoao Rolon briefly revived Paraguay's hopes with a goal at the 19th minute, but Portugal pulled further ahead with two more by Be Martins (25' and 26') and another from Miguel Pintado (27').

Nestor Medina scored Paraguay's next goal (29'), Be Martins completed his hat-trick (31'), and in the game's final stretch, Thiago Barrios (32', 35' and 36') and Jesus Rolon (33') secured a commanding 11-9 victory for Portugal.

Having earned their first three points, Portugal stand tall alongside Iran at the summit of Group B. Iran's victory came against Mauritania (5-4), whom Portugal face next in the second round on Saturday at 17:30 (Continental Portugal time).

Some additional highlights to watch for in this thrilling tournament include Mauritania's upcoming clash with IR Iran on May 1st, assuming the Portugal-Mauritania match falls between May 2nd-6th, based on the available schedule details. Stay tuned for more updates, and remember to check FIFA’s official match center for the most accurate and up-to-date information closer to the event!

By the way, did you know that Sporting recently broke a 35-year curse and won the Portuguese Cup?

1. Portugal, having completed a remarkable 11-9 victory over Paraguay in the Beach Soccer World Cup, started their European-leagues campaign with a resounding win.
2. During the first period of the game, which took place at the Seychelles, Portugal's Rui Coimbra, Miguel Pintado, and Ruben Brilhante broke the deadlock with goals within the first four minutes.
3. While Carlos Benitez of Paraguay managed to score before the break, Portugal's coach, Carlos Queiroz (also known as Benitez in football circles), was delighted with the team's impressive performance in the premier-league tournament.
4. As the match progressed in the second period, Leo Martins, Miguel Pintado, andBe Martins each scored a goal, further strengthening Portugal's lead before Paraguay briefly closed the gap.
5. In the Portuguese domestic league, Sporting also had a significant victory this season as they completed a 35-year wait to win the Portuguese Cup.

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