Portugal vs Paraguay – FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025 Match Analysis

Portugal announced their title ambitions in emphatic style with a thrilling 11–9 victory over Paraguay in their Group B opener at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™. Star turns from Miguel Pintado and Be Martins—who both netted hat-tricks—powered the two-time champions to a statement win.

Portugal goals: Miguel Pintado (3), Be Martins (3), Andre Lourenco (2), Coimbra, Ruben Brilhante, Leo Martins

Paraguay goals: Thiago Barrios (3), Carlos Carballo, Valentin Benitez, Yoao Rolon, Nestor Medina, Jesus Rolon, Mathias Martinez

Player of the Match: Be Martins

In a clash of Group B heavyweights, Portugal outclassed Paraguay with a dazzling display that firmly stamped their title credentials at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

The two-time champions unleashed a relentless barrage of bicycle kicks and pinpoint set-pieces to subdue a confident Paraguayan side fresh off strong form heading into Seychelles 2025. After early goals from Coimbra and Carlos Carballo set the tone, Portugal found another gear—Ruben Brilhante ignited the surge, with Miguel Pintado and Andre Lourenço adding to the offensive onslaught.

Valentín Benítez briefly reignited Paraguayan hopes, but Portugal responded with clinical precision—Andre Lourenço, Leo Martins, and Miguel Pintado extended the lead to a commanding five-goal margin.

Yoao Rolon pulled one back for Paraguay, but Be Martins soon stole the spotlight with a stunning hat-trick, while Pintado completed his own trio of goals, reinforcing Portugal’s dominance.

To their credit, Paraguay finished with a flourish. Late strikes from Nestor Medina, Jesús Rolon, and Mathias Martinez, along with a spirited hat-trick from Thiago Barrios, trimmed the deficit to just two and gave the South Americans something to build on for the matches ahead.

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