Futsal World Cup 2024: Ukraine kicks off final tournament with a loss to Argentina
In their opening FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024 match, Ukraine took an early lead but ultimately fell to Argentina.
This marks Ukraine's sixth appearance in the history of the Futsal World Cup and their first since 2016. Today, Oleksandr Kosenko's squad kicked off the tournament in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent, facing Argentina, the winner of the 2016 and runner-up in the 2021 World Cups.
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Ukraine had an early chance in the 3rd minute, but Shved missed from a good position. Both teams then traded long-range attempts from Sukhov and Borruto, with the Ukrainian keeper making a few crucial saves to deny Argentina.
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Midway through the first half, the game picked up speed with both sides exchanging attacks. On the 11th minute, Shoturma’s powerful shot was saved by Sarmiento, followed by dangerous efforts from Bolo Alemany and Semenchenko. Ukraine broke the deadlock in the 16th minute when Chernyavskyi skillfully passed to Shoturma, who beat the keeper.
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However, Argentina quickly responded, taking the lead before halftime. Ukraine committed too many fouls, and Arrieta converted a double-penalty. Moments later, Brandi flicked in a backheel to complete a well-executed team play, making it 2:1 at the break.
Right after halftime, Rosa extended Argentina's lead, assisted by Taborda, and nearly scored again, but Ukraine was saved by the post. Mykytyuk had a couple of off-target shots in response, while Sukhov denied Bolo Alemany’s one-on-one effort.
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In the 30th minute, Borruto capitalized on a mistake by Sukhov in the center, making it 4:1. Shortly after, Arrieta completed his brace, tapping in at the far post. Ukraine switched to a fifth field player in a desperate attempt to get back into the game, but instead, Argentina scored two more times. The final score was 7:1.
Oleksandr Kosenko's team now turns their attention to the next group match against Angola, scheduled for September 18 in Tashkent.
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FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024. Final Tournament. Group C
September 15, 2024
Argentina - Ukraine - 7:1 (2:1)
Goals: Arrieta (19, double-penalty, 32), Brandi (19), Rosa (21), Borruto (30, 40), Bolo Alemany (38) — Shoturma (16)
Argentina: Sarmiento — Taborda (C), Bolo Alemany, Rosa, Gauna; Kravecky, Plaza, Corso, Tripodi, Claudino, Borruto, Vaporaki, Brandi, Arrieta.
Coach: Matías Lucuix.
Ukraine: Sukhov — Shved, Chernyavskyi, Shoturma (C), Mykytyuk; Tsypun, Savenko, Zhuk, Zvarych, Korsun, Melnyk, Semenchenko, Abakshyn, Farenyuk.
Coach: Oleksandr Kosenko.
Booked: Korsun (14), Zvarych (19), Shoturma (40).
September 15, Tashkent. Humo Arena.
Afghanistan - Angola - 6:4 (5:2)
Standings
|
|
Team |
M |
W |
D |
L |
GD |
P |
|
1 |
Argentina |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
7—1 |
3 |
|
2 |
Afghanistan |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
6—4 |
3 |
|
3 |
Angola |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
4—6 |
0 |
|
4 |
Ukraine |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1—7 |
0 |
FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024. Final tournament
Group A: Uzbekistan, Netherlands, Paraguay, Costa Rica.
Group B: Brazil, Cuba, Croatia, Thailand.
Group C: Argentina, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Angola.
Group D: Spain, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Libya.
Group E: Portugal, Panama, Tajikistan, Morocco.
Group F: Iran, Venezuela, Guatemala, France.
Group C
September 18, 2024
Angola vs. Ukraine (15:30, Tashkent)
Argentina vs. Afghanistan (18:00, Tashkent)
September 21, 2024
Ukraine vs. Afghanistan (18:00, Andijan)
Angola vs. Argentina (18:00, Tashkent)
Round of 16
September 24, 2024
37. 1B vs. 3ACD (15:30, Bukhara)
38. 2A vs. 2C (18:00, Tashkent)
September 25, 2024
39. 1D vs. 3BEF (15:30, Andijan)
40. 1A vs. 3CDE (18:00, Tashkent)
September 26, 2024
41. 1F vs. 2E (15:30, Bukhara)
42. 1E vs. 2D (18:00, Andijan)
September 27, 2024
43. 2B vs. 2F (15:30, Bukhara)
44. 1C vs. 3ABF (18:00, Tashkent)
Quarter-finals
September 29, 2024
45. Winner of 37 vs. Winner of 41 (15:30, Bukhara)
46. Winner of 38 vs. Winner of 39 (18:00, Tashkent)
September 30, 2024
47. Winner of 43 vs. Winner of 40 (15:30, Bukhara)
48. Winner of 42 vs. Winner of 44 (18:00, Tashkent)
Semi-finals
October 2, 2024
49. Winner of 46 vs. Winner of 45 (18:00, Tashkent)
October 3, 2024
50. Winner of 48 vs. Winner of 47 (18:00, Tashkent)
Third-place Playoff
October 6, 2024
Loser of 49 vs. Loser of 50 (15:30, Tashkent)
Final
October 6, 2024
Winner of 49 vs. Winner of 50 (18:00, Tashkent)
Match times are in Kyiv time.
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