Futsal: Brazil to meet Spain in today’s final

BANGKOK: Futsal giants Brazil and Spain set up a mouth-watering World Cup final clash in Thailand today with the Iberians determined to avenge their heartbreaking 2008 defeat to the champions. Four-time world champions Brazil held off a plucky Colombia in their semi-final late Friday, with two goals from Gabriel helping them advance 3-1. Earlier Spain, current European title holders and runners-up in the last edition of the tournament, dispatched Italy 4-1 after a late flurry of goals to book their spot in the final. “The game against Brazil is a repeat of the last final,” Spain goal-keeper Juanjo told FIFA.com. “We know we’re a good team but we also know our limits. It’s going to be very close.”

Published in The Express Tribune, November 18^th, 2012.