Author: Vishwajit Sawant
In a much-anticipated Libertadores final, Cascavel Futsal faced their former coach Cassiano Klein and six former players in a thrilling clash. Despite the intense emotions and drama that unfolded, the match ended with Cascavel Futsal emerging victorious, securing their second consecutive Libertadores title. The match, held in Caracas, Venezuela, showed the determination and skill of both teams, but it was Cascavel Futsal who proved to be the true giants on the court.
From the start of the game, Cascavel Futsal showed their skill with Zequinha’s goal, taking advantage of an unfortunate mistake by Joinville goalkeeper Willian. The team from Santa Catarina had their chances to equalize, but Cascavel Futsal goalkeeper Matheus kept them at bay. As the match wore on, Gessé’s star shone with an impressive goal, assisted by Matheus. The first half ended with a comfortable 2-0 lead for Cascavel Futsal.
In the second half, Joinville came back determined to turn the game in their favor, applying relentless pressure on Cascavel Futsal. However, the reigning champions showed composure and maturity, effectively neutralizing Joinville’s attacks and managing the pace of the match. Joinville’s best chances came from long-range shots and set pieces, but Matheus stood firm in the Cascavel goal, making crucial saves.
Coach Cassiano Klein made tactical adjustments, introducing goalkeeper Deivão as another attacking option. On the other side, Lucas Chioro organized the Cascavel team defensively, betting on quick counter-attacks. Despite Joinville’s best efforts, Cascavel Futsal’s determination never waned and they extended their lead with a goal from Ernandes, following a brilliant move by Matheus. Roni managed to score a consolation goal for Joinville in the final moments, but it was too little, too late.
With this victory, Cascavel Futsal continues to etch its name in futsal history, adding another notable chapter to its trajectory of success. The team now has its sights set on the next match in the National Futsal League against Praia Clube and awaits the next clash against Joinville on June 12. Cascavel Futsal’s victory in the Libertadores final shows its dominance and consolidates its status as a force to be reckoned with in the world of futsal.