Costa Rica fought hard but was unable to overcome the determined Omani side
Oman picked up their first ever FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Group B’s meeting of the already-eliminated sides, with the Asians seeing off Costa Rica 6-2.
A tight opening period with only Hani Al Dhabat’s goal to show for it was followed by a free-scoring final two periods, with goals from Yahya Al Araimi, Ghaith Al Alawi and Danny Johnson after the first break followed by further strikes from Al Araimi, Al Dhabat, an Ishaq Al Qassmi brace and Johnson in the final period.
While it was a first victory for Oman at the global finals at the sixth time of asking, Costa Rica remain without a Beach Soccer World Cup victory as they head for home.
Both sides have provided memorable moments though, least of all nine goals in this final, thrilling send-off in a packed stadium in Espinho, as the crowd await Portugal’s decisive match against Argentina.
(Source: FIFA.com)
