A BOLA – Portugal defeated in the semi-finals of the Intercontinental Cup (Beach Football)

Portugal was defeated by Russia (3-7) in the semi-finals of the Intercontinental Cup, which takes place in Dubai.

In a duel of titans, between the champion of Europe and the champion of the world, it was Russia that came in better, opening the scoring after just two minutes, through Kotenev. Portugal reacted well, had opportunities to draw, but it was again the Russians to celebrate, this time through Zemskov.

The start of the second period was marked by two goals from Portugal, who, within a minute, tied: André Lourenço and Léo Martins made it 2-2. However, soon after, Russia returned to the lead of the scoreboard, with a goal scored by Paporotnyi. And the last moments of this partial ended up being highly penalizing for Mário Narciso’s team, as the Russian team scored two more goals (Kosharnyi and Zemskov). Bernardo Lopes still managed to reduce to 3-5.

The final 12 minutes promised a national reaction, something that happened, but it was again Russia that showed more effectiveness at the time of submission, with Kosharnyi and Zemskov winning again, thus writing the final result: 3-7.

Portugal is back in action this Saturday (13.30 hours), in the dispute for third and fourth places, where it will measure forces with the winner of the game between Senegal and Iran.

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End of match. Portugal 3 Russia 7.

35 minutes: Russian goal! Kosharnyi and Zemskov’s long shot from close range deflected to 3-7.

33 minutes: Léo Martins, free-kick, shoots for Kosharnyi’s two-stroke save.

33 minutes: Nikonorov, with a free-kick, shoots for a great save by Tiago Petrony into the post.

32 minutes: Zemskov’s header, slightly over the Portuguese goalpost, which is now defended by Tiago Petrony.

29 minutes: Von’s yellow card.

29 minutes: Yellow card for Bruno Torres.

28 minutes: Russian goal! Kosharnyi, with a free-kick, scored twice in the encounter and made it 3-6.

28 minutes: Yellow card for Léo Martins.

28 minutes: André Lourenço is yellow card.

26 minutes: Left-footed shot by Léo Martins, over the crossbar of Kosharnyi’s goal.

With the two minutes outnumbered following Novikov’s expulsion, Russia has five elements in the arena again.

Beginning of third period.

After the first 24 minutes of the match, Portugal is behind on the scoreboard, but it shows that it has all the conditions to fight for victory in this semi-final meeting of the Intercontinental Cup. It is true that on the other side is the current world champion, but it is also true that Russia has already shown signs that it may tremble before the Portuguese power. Everything remains open in the fight for a place in the grand final…

End of second period. Portugal 3 Russia 5.

24 minutes: Bê Martins shot for another good save by Kosharnyi.

23 minutes: Léo Martins, with a free-kick, shoots low to save Kosharnyi.

23 minutes: Second yellow card for Novikov, who is sent off and leaves Russia outnumbered for two minutes.

22 minutes: Romanov’s extraordinary bicycle kick, with the ball hitting the left post of Elinton Andrade’s goal.

22 minutes: Portugal’s goal! Bernardo Lopes, with a wonderful cross shot, puts the ball into the upper left corner of Kosharnyi’s goal and reduces it to 3-5.

22 minutes: Russia’s goal! Disagreement between Bruno Torres and Elinton Andrade, taken advantage of by Zemskov who, in a fish jump, increases to 2-5.

20 minutes: Russian goal! Kosharnyi, who had already returned to the match, shot from far to the upper left corner of Elinton Andrade’s goal for 2-4.

19 minutes: Paporotnyi, with a free-kick, low shot, left foot, for safe intervention by Elinton Andrade.

17 minutes: Bernardo Lopes and Miguel Pintado’s corner kicked off on a bicycle, allowing Denis Parkhomenko to make an excellent save, who in the meantime replaced Kosharnyi in the Russian goal.

16 minutes: Shlarin’s free-kick for a good intervention by Elinton Andrade.

15 minutes: Russian goal! Paporotnyi, with a crossed shot, well into the left post of Elinton Andrade’s goal, puts Russia in front again. 2-3.

14 minutes: Portugal’s goal! Lateral throw by Bê Martins and Léo Martins, with a fantastic bicycle kick, to the upper left corner of Kosharnyi’s goal, managed to equalize. 2-2.

14 minutes: Portugal’s goal! A corner kick taken by Léo Martins and André Lourenço, in the center of the area, deviates to 1-2.

Start of second period.

Portugal practically lost, thanks to Kotenev’s goal, just in the second minute, but the truth is that Mário Narciso’s men reacted well to adversity and built several dangerous moves, and in some of them, the draw just didn’t appear. by sheer chance. The Russians, with the coldness that characterizes them, accepted the Portuguese domination and, in the seven minutes, Zemskov, increased the advantage. However, as is well known, two (dis)advantage goals are nothing in beach football and, as such, Portugal still has plenty of time to reverse the course of events.

End of first period. Portugal 0 Russia 2.

12 minutes: Romanov, at the far post, almost manages the deflection into goal following a shot by Nikonorov. Great opportunity for Russia!

11 minutes: Kosharnyi’s shot, from goal to goal, to an attentive defense by Elinton Andrade.

10 minutes: Bê Martins, with a free-kick, shoots slightly to the left post of Kosharnyi’s goal.

9 minutes: Von tries his luck with a fantastic bicycle kick, but Kosharnyi, in the second, manages to save.

7 minutes: Russia’s goal! Zemskov, in the face of Elinton Andrade, shot for 0-2.

5 minutes: Miguel Pintado’s free-kick for a beautiful intervention by the Russian goalkeeper.

5 minutes: Novikov yellow card.

5 minutes: Almost Portugal scores! Bad delay by Novikov and just as the ball was about to enter the Russian goal, Kosharnyi appeared, ultimately, defending over the goal line.

4 minutes: Portugal’s incredible lost! Excellent pass by Bê Martins and Léo Martins, at the far post, shot for great defense by Kosharnyi.

2 minutes: Russia’s goal! Kotenev, with a powerful and well-placed shot, made it 0-1.

Start of match.

Portugal: Eliton Andrade; André Lourenço, Rúben Brilhante, Bê Martins and Léo Martins.

Substitutes: Tiago Petrony, Bruno Torres (C), Bernardo Lopes, Rodrigo Pinhal, Jordan Santos, Miguel Pintado and Von.

Coach: Mario Narcissus.

Russia: Kosharnyi; Shkarin (C), Novikov, Zemskov and Kotenev.

Substitutes: Denis Parkhomenko, Paporotnyi, Shishin, Kryshanov, Romanov, Nikonorov e Krash.

Coach: Mikhail Likhachev.

Referees: Vladimir Tashkov (Bulgaria), Lukasz Ostrowski (Poland) and Turki Al Salehi (Oman).

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BOLA online will tell you all about the duel that can guarantee the presence of the National Team in the grand final of the competition. Stay tuned…

Portugal will face Russia this afternoon (14.45 hours) for the semi-finals of the Intercontinental Cup, in a match that will take place at the Main Stadium, in Dubai (United Arab Emirates).

Good evening!

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