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Brazil wowed Manila and thrashed Italy to gallop through to the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ quarter-finals. Portugal also ensured they will top their pool, while IR Iran and Tanzania won to leave their destiny in their own hands.
New Zealand 2-4 Tanzania
New Zealand goals: Hannah Kraakman (19), Jessica Verdon (27)
Tanzania goals: Mary Siyame (11, 22 & 40), Winfrida Charles (27)
Player of the Match: Mary Siyame
Most 17-year-olds are in school. Mary Siyame is scoring at the World Cup. Not just scoring, but scoring thrice. Her output inspired Tanzania to an upset victory that leaves them in with a shot of reaching the knockout phase. Hannah Kraakman had the honour of netting her nation’s maiden goal in the competition on what was a disappoitng day for New Zealand.
“This is for all Tanzanians. We did it with hard work and determination. I can’t believe I’m even at the World Cup, yet alone scoring three goals. It’s beyond my wildest dreams.”
Mary Siyame, Tanzania winger
“We’re really disappointed. We had chances but Tanzania were more clinical. We need to work on being more clinical.”
Shivy Anthony, New Zealand fixo
Mary Siyame, at 17 years and 32 days, became the youngest goalscorer at this tournament. Her Tanzania team-mate Winfrida Charles, who was also on target, is five days older.
Portugal 3-1 Japan
Portugal goals: Ana Azevedo (16 & 40), Kaka (16)
Japan goal: Sara Oino (37)
Player of the Match: Ana Azevedo
Japan’s emerging sensation excelled, but the game ultimately belonged to Portugal’s oldest player. Ana Azecedo, 39, netted twice to secure Luis Conceicao’s side top spot in the section, rendering Sara Oino’s wonder goal invalid. Japan now need a draw against Tanzania to go through.
“We’re very disappointed to have conceded those first two goals. We played well in the second half. Oino’s goal was amazing, it gave us hope, but ultimately those first two goals cost us.”
Nene Inoue, Japan goalkeeper
“I don’t think age matters. What matters is how you feel. I’m happy to help my team win. Japan are one of the best teams in the world. We needed to play well to beat them, and we managed to do that.”
Ana Azevedo, Portugal
Ana Catarina Pereira and Nene Inoue underlined why they are two of the sport’s finest goalkeepers, with nets rippled only four times despite 62 shots.
Panama 2-6 IR Iran
Panama goal: Kenia Rangel (18), Maryorie Perez (31)
IR Iran goals: Elham Anafjeh (2), Nasimeh Gholami (9), Fereshteh Karimi (12 & 37), Fereshteh Khosravi (29), Maryorie Perez OG (37)
Player of the Match: Fereshteh Karimi
She broke Panamanian hearts. She almost broke a Filipino net. Fereshteh Karimi offers no apologies for her thunderbolts. They helped the Iranians take a step towards the knockout phase. If they win their final group fixture against Italy, Shahrzad Mozafar’s side will be in the quarter-finals.
“I’m very happy with the goal. It’s good to score and to be here. We’re at a World Cup, so we have to enjoy it. I don’t think we performed badly. We created chances, we attacked. We’ll take this experience to keep improving and, in the future, become one of the best teams and return to a World Cup.”
Kenia Rangel, Panama winger
“Scoring in the World Cup is an amazing feeling. I’m really happy my goals helped the team win. Italy are an amazing team, but I’m going to put 20 years’ experience and everything I have into beating them. I’m sure we’ll beat Italy and go through.”
Fereshteh Karimi, Iran pivot
Rangel’s goal ensured that all 16 teams have now scored at the first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup.
Brazil 6-1 Italy
Brazil goals: Ana Luiza (1), Emilly (12), Amandinha (22 & 22), Debora Vanin (27), Camila (28)
Italy goals: Renata Adamatti (7)
Player of the Match: Emilly
It had it all. Extrasensory interchange, outrageous tricks, mind-blowing saves and glorious goals. After 40 minutes that nobody wanted to end, fans were drawing gasps and Brazil were celebrating winning the pool. Amandinha, Ana Luiza, Debora and Emilly all thrilled for Wilson Saboia’s charges, with Ana Carolina Sestari’s exceptional goalkeeping preventing them running riot.
“I think there was nerves in the first game. We made mistakes that we don’t normally make. Today I believe we showed the true Brazil. We were solid in defence and we created a lot against a very strong side. We’re qualified for the next round and we’re very happy.”
Amandinha, Brazil winger
“We’re really disappointed. Brazil are the best team in the world. We had to be at 100 per cent and we weren’t. Congratulations to Brazil. They played really, really well.”
Ana Carolina Sestari, Italy goalkeeper
Ana Luiza took merely 31 seconds to score the fastest goal on Philippines 2025.
