Italo Ferreira is the last hope for a Brazilian title in the Sunset stage in the men’s category. This Sunday, the Potiguar beat the Portuguese Frederico Moraes in the seventh heat of the round of 16 and qualified for the quarterfinals of the second stage of the WSL. Miguel Pupo lost to John John Florence and was eliminated. Gabriel Medina, Caio Ibelli, Yago Dora, Deivid Silva and Samuel Pupo said goodbye to the Hawaiian season in round 3.
Ítalo Ferreira fits tube and advances to the quarterfinals at Sunset Beach
John John Florence beats Miguel Pupo and goes to the quarterfinals
John John eliminates Miguel Pupo and moves on to the next round
Before entering the water, Miguel Pupo already knew he had quite a challenge on the drums. John John Florence, two-time world champion and the Brazilian’s opponent in the round of 16, showed that he came to give trouble right at the beginning of the dispute. The Hawaiian got a 7.83 in the first wave and, in the last ten minutes, a 7.60 with a very strong maneuver. Miguel only managed to react in the last five minutes, but the two-time champion increased his final tally even further by achieving an 8.23 with a powerful Layback. Brazilian finished the heat in combination.
John John gets a 7.83 and complicates the Brazilian
John John Florence 16.06 x 8.83 Michael Doll
Italo defeats Frederico Moraes and goes to the quarterfinals
Ítalo Ferreira raises a lot of water and takes 6.23 in the lead of the round of eight heat in Sunset
Right at the beginning of the contest, Italo and Frederico caught two good waves for the sea this Sunday. The Brazilian started with 6.17, while the Portuguese opened with 5.67. Surfing’s only gold medalist chose the same strategy as in the last heat. With patience, he waited and only managed to enter the quality waves. He scored 7.00 points after catching a tube and held the heat lead until the end. Italo is the only Brazilian to advance to the quarterfinals in the men’s category this year.
1 of 1 Italo Ferreira at Sunset Beach — Photo: Tony Heff / WSL Italo Ferreira at Sunset Beach — Photo: Tony Heff / WSL
Frederico Moraes 12.07 x 13.23 Italo Ferreira
Round of 16 results
2024-02-19 02:08:40
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