Flamengo Wins Final Match, Crowned World Beach Soccer League Champion

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – After eliminating Spain’s Levante on penalties in the semi-final, the team in red and black beat China’s Meizhou Hakka in the final 5-3 to win the title. With two goals scored, striker Eudin was the highlight of the Final, held in Turkey.

Despite the victory, the Gávea team did not have an easy life in the final on Sunday. Meizhou Hakka opened the game 2-0 in the first half. Still in the first stage, Paulinho reduced by scoring on a bicycle kick passed by Eudin.

The second half came, and Flamengo was going for victory. The draw came after Eudin crossed, which Igor diverted on his knee into the goal. The comeback came with Spain’s Llorenç, on a free-kick.

Despite the dominance of the Brazilian team, Meizhou Hakka managed to draw again before the second half. However, Eudin scored 4-3 in the aftermath, setting the scoreboard for the second half. With the title in hand, Flamengo still scored again with Eudin in the third stage: 5-3, final score.

Flamengo path to title:

Group B
Al-Arabi (KWU) 1 x 6 Flamengo – Round 1
Flamengo 6 x 2 Shahin Khazar (IRN) – Round 2
Flamengo 7 x 4 Boca Gdansk (POL) – 3rd round

Round of 16
Flamengo 9 x 1 BSC Vybor (UCR).

Quarter-finals
Flamengo 4 x 2 Krylia Sovetov (RUS)

Semifinal
Flemish 4 (3) x (1) 4 Levante (ESP)

Final
Flamengo 5 x 3 Meizhou Hakka (CHINA)

Source: Globo Esporte