Venezuela stun Spain while Paraguay down Afghanistan in knock-out stage of Futsal WC

Venezuela pulled off one of the biggest shocks in FIFA Futsal World Cup history on Wednesday night in Uzbekistan when they knocked out two-time champions, Spain, 2-1.

Paraguay in turn came from behind during their match to down Afghanistan in extra-time 3-1.

Afghanistan’s only goal was scored by Hamid Hossaini.

Venezuela and Paraguay have now secured their spots in the quarter-finals.

Paraguay had however been en route to being victims of the spirited Afghanistan team but rallied at the 11th hour to pull off their win.

Paraguay will next play the winner of the Thailand-France match, while Venezuela will encounter Ukraine.

“It’s hard to even describe these emotions. It’s my fourth World Cup, it could be my last. I’m really, really happy. But it hasn’t finished and we want more: to be among the best four teams in the world,” said
Javier Adolfo Salas, Paraguay pivot, after the match.

Thursday’s lineup will see Morocco face Iran this evening followed by the Portugal vs Kazakhstan match.

Futsal fans across Afghanistan can tune in on Thursday to watch the match on Ariana Television live from 5.30pm.