Thailand through to Round of 16 FFWC despite loss to Brazil

BANGKOK (21 Sept 2024) – Thailand confirmed their slot in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024 despite their 9-1 loss to Brazil in their final Group B game yesterday.

In the match that was played at the Bukhara Universal Sports Complex in Uzbekistan, Brazil raced to a 3-1 lead at the half, off a brace from Marcel Marques (6th and 20^th minute) and another from Felipe Paschoal (10^th) as Thailand replied through Muhammad Osamanmusa (20^th).

The rest of the goals for Brazil were scored by Pito (23^rd and 31^st minute), Marlon Araújo (24^th), and an own goal from Kritsada Wongkaew in the 26^th minute.

Marcel then completed his hat trick in the 26^th minute as Ferrao rounded out the rout with Brazil’s final goal of the game in the 37^th minute.

Thailand’s opponent in the Round of 16 is the runners-up from Group F – Iran or France.

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