Bahrain move into semis.BAHRAIN advanced to the semi-finals of the Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup Asia qualifiers as group 'A' winners yesterday, following a thrilling thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. 3-2 penalty shootout
A penalty shootout is a method of determining a winner in sports matches which would have otherwise been drawn or tied. win against Japan in their final preliminary round match at Jumeirah Beach in Dubai, reports PATRICK SALOMON. The tie ended in a 2-2 draw at full time, sending the clash into the decisive sudden-death shootout Shootout Venture capital jargon. Refers to two or more venture capital firms fighting for the startup. . The Bahrainis had actually already secured their berth in the final four after Japan beat Uzbekistan 5-3 on Sunday Sunday: see Sabbath; week. . But yesterday's game determined the final seeding of their group. The number one-ranked Bahrainis will now take on group 'B' runners-up Oman in today's semi-finals. The Omanis eliminated favourites Australia 4-2 yesterday. Group 'A' winners Iran take on the Japanese in the other semi-final match. Bahrain are coached by Brazilian Gustavo Zloccowick, who led them to the Asian beach soccer title in 2006 and then a surprise quarter-final appearance in the World Cup that same year. The Bahrainis had earlier beaten their Uzbek counterparts 2-1 on the opening day of the qualifying event, and then played a friendly game against hosts UAE on Sunday, which they lost 1-4. They now hope to take down Oman to advance to tomorrow's final. Only the two teams who make it through to the championship match will go to the World Cup tournament, which will be held at the same UAE venue starting Monday next week. Copyright 2009 Gulf Daily News Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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