Author: Vishwajit Sawant
The grand final of the Libertadores de América de Futsal will see two Brazilian clubs competing for the title. Defending champions Cascavel Futsal will face debutants Joinville in a highly anticipated clash. The final will be held on May 28th.
Cascavel Futsal beats Bocca and secures place in Libertadores final
Cascavel Futsal emerged victorious from a fierce encounter against Ecuador’s Bocca on Saturday afternoon. The team secured their place in the final of the Libertadores de América tournament in Venezuela. The hotly contested match ended 3-2 in favor of the Brazilian team, highlighting the value and determination of Cascavel’s triumph against a formidable opponent.
The match was a thrilling spectacle for the fans, with Jorginho opening the scoring for Cascavel three minutes into the first half. However, Bocca responded quickly with an extraordinary goal from Nazareno (28′), leveling the score less than two minutes before the break.
In the second half, both teams continued their attacking efforts relentlessly. In a thrilling comeback, Castillo turned the game around for Bocca with a goal. However, Cascavel quickly reacted with a goal from Zequinha, drawing level once again. With just over eight minutes remaining, Claudinho sealed the win for Cascavel with a well-placed goal, securing their place in the final.
As defending champions, Cascavel Futsal are now aiming to secure their second title in the tournament. With their technical ability and unwavering spirit, the team is ready to leave an unshakeable mark on the big stage of the Libertadores.
Joinville makes historic debut and reaches Libertadores de Futsal final
Joinville clinched a place in the final of the Futsal Libertadores after a resounding 2-0 win over Centauros. The Brazilian team showed their dominance from the start, with Rafinha scoring the first goal just six minutes into the game. Despite Centauros’ efforts to equalize before the break, they failed to score a second goal.
In the second half, Joinville adopted a more defensive approach, allowing Centauros to mount attacks. However, the Venezuelan side struggled to break through Joinville’s solid defense. As the match drew to a close, Joinville sealed victory and final qualification with a crucial last-minute goal from Kevin.
Joinville’s victory highlights their exceptional performance throughout the tournament, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive resilience. Their qualification for the final sets the stage for an epic clash against Cascavel.
With both teams now vying for the Libertadores de Futsal title, fans are eagerly awaiting an exciting clash that will determine who will be the ultimate winner of this highly prestigious competition.
