Brazil fightback to reach Fustal World Cup semis
- Published: 15 Nov 2012 at 12.47
- Online news: Sports
Defending champions Brazil staged a thrilling late rally to edge bitter rivals Argentina 3-2 in a dramatic quarter-final and keep alive their hopes of clinching a fifth Futsal World Cup title in Thailand.
Falcao of Brazil (L) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Argentina during their quarter-final match of the FIFA 2012 Futsal World Cup in Bangkok, on November 14. Brazil won 3-2.
The win set up a semi-final clash with Colombia, who upset Ukraine 3-1, while 2008 runners-up Spain squeezed by Russia 3-2 to secure a last four match against Italy, who beat Portugal 4-3 after extra-time in the other Wednesday night tie.
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