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FULL TIMELast update 1:54 PM ET
Top 3
Earlier, Switzerland beat Senegal 9-7 and secured a place on the Beach Soccer World Cup podium. Gold medal for Russia and the unprecedented silver for Japan.
Key moments
- 1:49 PM ETFULL TIME! RUSSIA CHAMPIONS!
- 1:42 PM ETYellow card
- 1:40 PM ETGoal · Russia 5-2
- 1:32 PM ETYellow card
- 1:18 PM ETGoal · Russia 4-2
- 1:14 PM ETGoal · Japan 3-2
- 1:09 PM ETPenalty kick!
- 1:07 PM ETYellow card
- 1:05 PM ETGoal · Russia 3-1
- 1:01 PM ETGoal · Russia 2-1
- 12:58 PM ETGoal · Japan 1-1
- 12:52 PM ETHalf time
- 12:39 PM ETGoal · Russia 1-0
- 12:30 PM ETKICK-OFF
Top scorers:
Russia - Krash (2), Novikov, Paporotnyi, Zemskov
Japan - Akaguma (2)
Japan - Akaguma (2)
FULL TIME! RUSSIA CHAMPIONS!
12' THE END! Referee signals the end of the match and Russians win the third title in the FIFA Era and surpass Portugal, which has two titles. The biggest winner is Brazil, with five trophies.
Out!
11' Akaguma, Yamauchi and Uesato are played in the attack field, but no one can complete the goal
Yellow card
10' Novikov, from Russia, for fouling Ozu Moreira
GOAL! GOAL! GOAL! RUSSIA!
9' KRASH! Kosharnyi connects directly with Nikonorov on the right side, he plays to the No. 5, the defense comes together, but he wins the fight and, even unbalanced, he plays a shot to Shirota's left corner.
Russia wants more
8' Nikonorov goes forward on the left, he cycles twice and the ball goes into the middle of the box, Ozu Moreira kicks it away
Chance for Japan
7' Oba makes the throw-in at the left end, but Japanese doesn't catch it as he tries to head
Yellow card
5' Oba tries a volley, but hits Krash and is cautioned by the referee
Hit the bar!
3' Goalkeeper Shirota tries a direct shot, the ball explodes off the post and goes out
Another foul
2' Okuyama fouls Zemskov, who doesn't take advantage of the kick and hits it wide
Out!
1' Akaguma shoots but misses the target
LET'S GO
00' Start of the third period in Moscow! 12 minutes left in normal time.
Match statistics
Possession - Russia: 55%, Japan: 45
Half time
12' End of second period. Russia 4-2 Japan.
Shirota!
11' Nikonorov tries a bicycle kick, japanese goalkeeper fumbles in the left corner and avoids the fifth goal
Overview
10' Game continues open, without fouls and with chances for both sides, at this time the coaches take the opportunity to make more substitutions
GOAL! GOAL! GOAL! RUSSIA!
7' PAPOROTNYI! He is fouled by Ozu, charges straight at goal and the ball goes under goalkeeper Shirota before crossing the line. Russia takes a two-goal lead.
Nice chance for Russia
6' Shinshin shoots at goal, but misses
GOAL! GOAL! GOAL! JAPAN!
5' AKAGUMA! Goalkeeper drops to the right corner, but he kicks it into the middle of the goal and Japan pulls back on the scoreboard.
Penalty kick!
5' Nikonorov gets on the marking and hits Akaguma's left leg
Yellow card
4' Matsuo, player for Japan, for committing a foul on Nikonorov
GOAL! GOAL! GOAL! RUSSIA!
3' NOVIKOV! Shirt 2 hits with his right foot, Kawai stretches, but the ball goes into his right corner.
Again
2' Japan commits another frontal foul, this time it is Oba who brings down the Russian. Novikov goes for the free-kick.
GOAL! GOAL! GOAL! RUSSIA!
1' KRASH! A direct shot on goal puts the hosts back in front.
Nice chance for Russia
1' Yamauchi commits a dangerous foul on Krash
GOAL! GOAL! GOAL! JAPAN!
1' AKAGUMA! Ozu Moreira plays to the top scorer, who ties the game on a beautiful turn that surprises goalkeeper Chuzhkov.
LET'S START
00' Start of the second period. Japan will touch the ball for the first time!
Stats
Possession - Russia: 61%, Japan: 39%
Shots: 16-14
Shots on goal: 7-2
Corners: 1-0
Overhead kicks: 4-3
Fouls: 4-3
Shots: 16-14
Shots on goal: 7-2
Corners: 1-0
Overhead kicks: 4-3
Fouls: 4-3
Half time
12' End of first period. Russia 1-0 Japan.
Not yet
11' Kawai makes the throw-in to the attack field, the ball arrives on the right side and is left for the Japanese player to finish, but he heads weakly and Chuzhkov grabs the ball
Almost
11' Okuyama commits an attacking foul, Makarov hits it straight at goal with effect, Kawai deflects forward, but no one takes advantage
Out!
11' Akaguma moves forward through the middle, the marker tightens, he turns, takes a bicycle kick, but his shot goes off the right side of the goal
Uhhhhhhhhhhhhh
10' Akakuma uses his thigh to set up a bicycle kick, but the ball goes to Chuzhkov's left
Chuzhkov!
8' Kawai makes the pass to Akaguma on the right, he crosses and Haraguchi shoots, but goalkeeper stretches and saves safely.
WOW!
6' Makarov tenta outra bicicleta, Kawai levanta os braços e bloqueia o chute para evitar o segundo gol
GOAL! GOAL! GOAL! RUSSIA!
4' ZEMSKOV! He plays a bicycle kick to Kawai's top corner, a ball that the Japanese goalkeeper can't defend.
Punch!
4' Makarov takes a free-kick from the right, the ball explodes on Kawai's body, who is feeling it, receives assistance, but continues in the match
Ouch
4' Haraguchi gets underneath and fouls Makarov, who falls with pain in his right foot but recovers and returns to the game
On the bleachers
3' Ozu takes a free-kick from the defensive field, but overdoes it and hits it too far away from the goal
Oh no!
2' Novikov lifts his foot too high and hits goalkeeper Kawai. Japan are awarded a free-kick in the defensive half.
Saved!
1' Chuzhkov tries a direct shot on goal, Kawai saves without giving a rebound
KICK-OFF
00' The first half begins. Russia leads off, Makarov and Shkarin on the ball. Japan form barrier with two players to prevent the direct kick.
Turn it up, DJ!
Performance of the National Anthem of Japan. Since Russia was punished, only instrumental music is used to represent the Russian Football Union.
JAPAN LINE UP
Kawai, Akaguma, Oba, Ozu Moreira, Uesato.
Coach: Teruki Tabata.
Coach: Teruki Tabata.
RUSSIA LINE UP
Chuzhkov, Makarov, Shkarin, Paporotnyu, .
Zemskov. Coach: Mikhail Likhachev.
Zemskov. Coach: Mikhail Likhachev.
Japan making history
This is the first time an Asian team has made it to the final of the Beach Soccer World Cup, in an unforgettable Samurai campaign. Russia, on the other hand, lifted the title both times they reached the final, in 2011 and 2013, beating Brazil and Spain, respectively. In addition, other finalists are USA, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Switzerland and Uruguay.
Russia fight for a third championship
FIFA took over the organization of the Beach Soccer World Cup in 2015 and since then four countries have been champions - Brazil, France, Portugal and Russia
Match officials
Referee: Suhaimi Mat Hassan (Malasia)
Reserve referee: Turki Al Salehi (Oman)
Second referee: Sofien Benchabane (France)
Third referee: Gionni Matticoli (Italia)
Timekeeper: Hany Farouk (Egypt)
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The champion of the Beach Soccer World Cup will soon be known. The tournament is being held in Moscow, Russia, and the local team has reached the final match against Japan and is fighting for its second championship.
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Match: RFU vs Japan
Event: FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021
Round: Final (golden medal match)
Date: 29 August 2021
Kick-off: 12:30 pm ET
Place: Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium in Moscow (Russia)
Where to watch: SBS (Australia), SporTV 2 (Brazil), Universo and the Telemundo Deportes App (USA)
Real time: VAVEL
Event: FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021
Round: Final (golden medal match)
Date: 29 August 2021
Kick-off: 12:30 pm ET
Place: Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium in Moscow (Russia)
Where to watch: SBS (Australia), SporTV 2 (Brazil), Universo and the Telemundo Deportes App (USA)
Real time: VAVEL
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Japan last roster
Kawai, Akaguma, Oba, Moreira, Uesato.
RFU last roster
Chuzhkov, Romanov, Krasheninnikov, Shishin, Shkarin.
