Category: Athletic

DUBAI: Ihar Bryshtsel was on show once again at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 as the Belarusian netted a hat-trick to help inflict a 4-0 defeat on Colombia.

Anatoliy Ryabko gave Belarus the lead with a free-kick, and that advantage was quickly doubled when Bryshtsel tapped home from underneath the crossbar. The Belarusians’ star man then helped himself to two more before the close of play to complete his first World Cup hat-trick.

Colombia did end on a high as Esleider Avila slotted home, but they couldn’t prevent Belarus from marching into the quarter-finals as group winners. The South Americans, by contrast, return home without a win.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI: Ihar Bryshtsel was on show once again at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 as the Belarusian netted a hat-trick to help inflict a 4-0 defeat on Colombia.

Anatoliy Ryabko gave Belarus the lead with a free-kick, and that advantage was quickly doubled when Bryshtsel tapped home from underneath the crossbar. The Belarusians’ star man then helped himself to two more before the close of play to complete his first World Cup hat-trick.

Colombia did end on a high as Esleider Avila slotted home, but they couldn’t prevent Belarus from marching into the quarter-finals as group winners. The South Americans, by contrast, return home without a win.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI: A Leo Martins brace helped Portugal set up a thrilling FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 quarter-final against Belarus.

He opened the scoring with a wonderful back-heel, before Jordan made it 2-0 with an excellent overhead kick. Oman rallied in the third period, however, netting twice.

With seconds remaining, though, Leo’s second of the game – and seventh of the tournament – put the contest to rest.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI: UAE Team Emirates dominated the ITT at Al Hudayriyat Island (12.1 km) with Brandon McNulty taking first place in 13’27’, followed by teammates Jay Vine (+2′) and Mikkel Bjerg (+4′).

There was a solid performance by Adam Yates also who put in a highly respectable time (16th, + 28′).

The number 1 team in the world laid down a clear marker as the team to beat in their home race, setting a blistering pace and leaving the rest of the field in their wake as they soared to the top of the podium for stage 2.

McNulty’s display further enhanced his standing as one of the top Time-Trialists in the world, building on impressive 2023 in which he secured his first Grand Tour stage victory, became the USA ITT National Champion, and finished a commendable fourth in the ITT World Championships.

The hat-trick was facilitated by the foresight of the team’s sports directors of scheduling the start of the three riders in the early part of the day when course conditions were most favourable.

Source: Emirates News
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DUBAI: Japan emerged victorious from an incredible battle with Senegal to seal their place in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 knockout phase.

Senegal raced into a two-goal lead by the second period but Japan, undeterred, fought back and restored parity through Kosuke Matsuda.

The Lions of Teranga did reclaim their two-goal lead midway through the third with help from a stunning overhead kick by Mamour Diagne, but Japan roared back once more and would eventually win the game after Takaaki Oba and Ozu netted late on.

Japan will now advance to the last eight, while Senegal head home at the group stage for the first time since 2015.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI: Brazil needed extra time to eventually shrug off a Mexico side determined to exit the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 with a bang.

Cristofher Castillo gave Mexico the lead inside just two seconds but Brazil, as expected, didn’t take that blow lying down and turned the game on it’s head through Edson Hulk and Mauricinho.

Both sides would then net a goal apiece with Brazil winning the match heading into its final minute, when Ramon Maldonado volleyed home to take the game to extra time.

The result means Brazil go through as group winners and will face Japan in the quarter-finals, meaning Portugal are set to take on Belarus. Just as the game was headed for penalties, Hulk netted a bicycle kick winner to ensure top spot for the samba stars.

Source: Emirates News Agency