Lokomotiv and Moghavemat hit first in Yazd

Tight wins get the Muscovite and the hosts on top of the table after Day 1 at the Eurasia Beach Soccer Cup

First act at the Eurasia Beach Soccer Cup Yazd 2018 dropped its curtain with BSC Lokomotiv Moscow and Moghavemat Golsapoosh on top of the table, following two narrow wins over Catania BS and Levante FP. 

In the opening match of the competition the Russian side managed to get a two-goal difference against Catania BS during the first period. Despite the Catanesi cut the distance in half before the first break, a new 3-0 run by Lokomotiv left the score 5-1. Gil scored again for the Italian side to pull one back, and make it 5-2, Lokomotiv. 

Hostilities went on in the third period, with Catania tirelessly trying to contest the Russian advantage. Their reaction, and a 3-4 run in that last leg, were not enough, though, and Lokomotiv earned the first points at stake. 

In the second game of the day, things were even tighter, as only one goal had hosts Moghavemat Golsapoosh prevailing over mighty Levante FP. 

The Granota made things difficult for the Persian since the very first minute, and it was not until the lasts seconds of the first period that Javad pushed the hosts ahead. 

José Enrique balanced things back in the second period, shouting that Levante was ready to upset the defending champions. 

But Hamidreza Dehghani would not let that happen, and his goal in the first stage of the last leg made the difference, securing the points for Moghavemat Golsapoosh and letting them follow Lokomotiv Moskow in the table. 

Remember: For complete results, standings and schedule, click here.