SAN MARINO – The San Marino national futsal team wins their first victory at the Futsal Week October Cup in Poreč, Croatia. After the debut defeat against Morocco Under 21, the team coached by Roberto Osimani beats Greenland 2-0 thanks to a brace from Chezzi and closes Group B in second place.
The Titans started with greater brilliance than in the opening match and broke the deadlock in the first half. Chezzi beats Rosing on the left flank and finishes powerfully at the near post, surprising goalkeeper Møller-Lund.
Greenland tries to react in a match characterized by numerous tackles and great physical intensity, but Protti proves decisive with several interventions that allow the blue and whites to maintain the advantage.
The second goal came in the fourth minute of the second half, again with Chezzi, the protagonist of a ball recovery against Davidsen and a quick restart. Despite the opponents’ attempt to recover, the San Marino player manages to finish at the near post again, making the final 2-0.
In the final, both teams ran out of foul bonuses, but San Marino managed the result without allowing decisive opportunities, ending the match without conceding a goal.
The success allows the national team to finish the group behind Morocco Under 21 and ahead of Greenland, gaining access to the final for third place.
Today, Sunday 18 October, at 4pm, the guys from Roberto Osimani they will face Switzerland, second place in Group A. The match will be broadcast live on the Futsal Week Facebook page.
The two national teams had already met last January, during the edition of the tournament played in Albona. For San Marino it will be the opportunity to conclude the Croatian trip with a podium placement.
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