Brazil defeats Argentina and wins third place in the Copa America Beach Soccer Championship | beach soccer

The Brazilian beach soccer team won their third Copa America title on Sunday, in Rosario, after defeating Argentina 13-5 in the Grand Final. The hosts were unable to stop Brazil’s powerful attack, which continued from the start and did not give chances to the opponent.

Argentina even gave a scare in the first seconds, but the ball stopped on the crossbar. Soon after, Brazil made the change and opened the scoring with Ze Lucas, then extended the advantage with Jordan, Edson Hulk and a couple of Felipe.

The Brazilians slowed down the pace in the second half and watched their opponents reduce the score, but then Igor increased it and scored the sixth goal.

The third half was full of goals. Edson Hulk scored three goals, in addition to Datinha (two), Brendo and Jordan, who decided the Brazilian defeat. Manuel Pomar, Rivadinera, Medeiro and Sosa scored.

– I’m very happy for the whole group. Another goal scored, the rating for the World Cup and the Copa America title, was celebrated by Edson Hulk, the tournament’s top scorer with 14 goals.

Copa America has secured three spots for the World Cup, which takes place in November, in Dubai. Besides sixth-seeking Brazil, Argentina and Colombia also qualified, who won a third-place decision win over Paraguay by 7 x 5.