The Brazilian national indoor soccer team closed the 2007 season with an impressive victory over Argentina 6-0 in a friendly match on Sunday.

 

The game, which was in preparation for the 2008 World Cup of indoor soccer that is scheduled to take place in Brazil in October 2008, had a scoreless first half despite a strong offensive assault from the host players.

 

The Brazilian team, coached by PC Oliveira, was back on scoring track with an own goal from Argentina in the 7th minute of the second half, thanks to a deflection from Valdin.

 

In the 11th minute, Cabreuva scored on a magnificent individual play to double the lead over Argentina.

 

The last four minutes of the game was a torture for the visiting team who showed little resistance.

 

In the 16th minute, Lenisio struck the ball past the goalie. The following minute, Simi marked his only goal of the day. In the 18th minute, Lenisio scored the prettiest goal of the day, shooting from nearly midfield, blowing the ball past the goalie.

 

Their sixth and final goal of the day came in the last minute when Leco dribbled between defenders and fired the ball into the back of the net.

 

This is the second time in six months that the Brazilian national team beat Argentina, with their previous victory coming from the Pan-American Games.

 

(Xinhua News Agency December 24, 2007)