In a follow-up from my Feb 22 post, I wanted to give a quick update on the Beach Soccer Club World Cup that is currently taking place in Brazil. The Sounders have been drawn into Group A with Sporting Lisbon (POR), Lokomotiv Moscow (RUS), Corinthians (BRA) and Santos (BRA). Through three matches we are 1-2 with a 3-2 loss to Moscow, a shootout loss to Corinthians and a 4-0 defeat of Lisbon. Our final game of the group stage is today against Santos.
Of the twelve games to have occurred over the first three days, 10 were decided by one goal or in shootout, meaning that all teams appear to be equally skilled. Still, I get the sense that Corinthians are the favorites while Lisbon is the weakest team in our group. (In Group B, Barcelona appears to be the favorite while Boca Juniors sit winless through three)
The top four teams advance to the quarterfinals, meaning that Seattle is virtually guaranteed of progressing to the knockout phase. I know that it's only beach soccer and I know that 8 of 10 teams make the playoffs, but advancing in an event with such powerhouse names would be a great accomplishment. Maybe the Beach Rave can come north and show the Qwest Rave how to score goals when the tournament is all over.
For more information, check out the Beach Soccer Club World Cup homepage.
Come On You Sounders!!!
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