The Brazilian men’s goalball team made its debut at the World Cup, held in Matosinhos (Portugal), with a 11-5 victory over Algeria this Thursday (8). competition, starting at 12h (Brasília time) next Friday (9), against Japan. Competition matches are broadcast live on Kuriakos TV’s YouTube page. “It was a good debut. Especially in the first half, everything worked as we had predicted. In the second, with the team’s rotation, we conceded a few goals, but quickly stabilized”, declared Emerson, chosen as the best player of the match. Brazil debuts with victory at the World Cup in Portugal: https://t.co/vAgc56Gswm#LoteriasCaixa pic.twitter.com/JYtgtGWpuK — Brazilian Paralympic Committee (@cpboficial) December 8, 2022 The women’s team was defeated by Great- Brittany by 7 to 5 in their commitment in the competition. The team led by coach Gabriel Goulart faces the United States in the second round, starting at 6:10 am on Friday. Vacancy for the Paris Games In addition to the title, the men’s and women’s teams seek, in Matosinhos, to guarantee an early vacancy for the Paris Games (France), in 2024. For that, it is necessary to reach the final. In both tournaments, there are 16 teams divided into two groups of eight. Teams play each other in the key, in a single shift, with the top four advancing to the quarterfinals. The disputes for the medals will be on the next 16th, a Friday.
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