The Paraguayan side win the competition for the first time
The final of the most prestigious beach soccer competition in South America was here as San Antonio faced reigning champions, Presidente Hayes to decide who would become the champions of the CONMEBOL Libertadores Fútbol Playa 2023.
Final
San Antonio win 3-1 against Presidente Hayes.
The scoring began with a long-range strike from San Antonio goalkeeper, Alan Rodas as his shot ricocheted off the surface to wrong foot foot the opposition goalkeeper. However, the teams were level once again as Lucas Ponzetti had the whole goal to aim at, as he fired home into an open net to bring the opening period to a close.
Rodas found his name on the scoresheet for the second time in the fixture in the second period, once again hitting the back of the net from distance, as Luis Cáceres capitalised on a defensive error to score San Antonio’s third goal in the final and clinch the title in the third period.
3rd/4th place play-off
Libertad defeat Unión Lurín 8-5.
Ahead of the final, in the match to decide who would take third place in the competition, Libertad came out on top 8-5 winners against Unión Lurín. Doubles from Jordan and Catarino, alongside goals from Thiago Barrios, Carlos Carballo, Milciades Medina and Carlos Benítez ensured a place on the podium for the Paraguayan team.
Results
Final
San Antonio 3-1 Presidente Hayes
3rd/4th place play-off
Unión Lurín 5-8 Libertad
Source: CONMEBOL
