2019 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualification (UEFA)

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2019 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Qualification (UEFA)
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Qualifier - Europe - Moscow 2019
2019 FIFA BSWC Europe qualifier logo.png
Tournament details
Host country Russia
City Moscow
Dates19–27 July 2019
Teams20 [§]  (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Russia.svg  Russia (2nd title)
Runners-upFlag of Italy.svg  Italy
Third placeFlag of Belarus.svg  Belarus
Fourth placeFlag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
Tournament statistics
Matches played51
Goals scored415 (8.14 per match)
Top scorer(s) Flag of Italy.svg Gabriele Gori (14 goals)
Best player(s) Flag of Russia.svg Yuri Krasheninnikov
Best goalkeeper Flag of Russia.svg Maxim Chuzhkov
2017
2021

The 2019 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualifiers for UEFA was a beach soccer tournament contested by European men's national teams who are members of UEFA that determined the five nations from Europe that qualified to the 2019 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Paraguay. [1]

Contents

The event, organised by Beach Soccer Worldwide (BSWW) in cooperation with local entities, the Russian Football Union (RFU), Russian Ministry of Sport (RMoS) and the Government of Moscow, [2] took place in Moscow, Russia from 19–27 July 2019. [1] This also marked the first edition of the event to officially be under the patronage of UEFA, including the confederation's financial support. [3] [4]

The tournament was a multi-stage competition, consisting of a first group stage, knockout round, second group stage and finishing with placement matches. [3]

Poland were the defending champions but were eliminated from title-winning contention in the second group stage, ultimately finishing seventh. The competition was won by hosts Russia who, along with Italy, Belarus, Switzerland and Portugal, earned qualification to the World Cup by finishing in the top five [5] (with the Belarusian team notably qualifying for the first time). [6]

Format

The tournament started with a round-robin group stage; the top nations from each group advanced to the round of 16. The eight winners of the round of 16 then advanced to the second round-robin group stage. The top two teams of each group (total of four nations) secured qualification to the World Cup; the winners of each group also advanced to the tournament final to contest the title; the nations finishing in second through fourth played in consolation matches to decide third through eighth place, with the team claiming fifth place also qualifying for the World Cup finals. [1] [3]

The format received criticism, being called the "softest" configuration in the history of UEFA qualifiers, "forgiving the mistakes of teams again and again", that in theory, a team could qualify for the World Cup despite winning just two and yet losing six matches. [7]

Teams

20 teams entered, [8] a figure markedly lower than in recent editions. [9] They are listed below.

Some notable absentees included England, Romania [10] and Greece (all ranked in the European top 20, present at all previous qualifiers) and the Netherlands who qualified to the World Cup via this event in 2013.

Venue

Europe blank laea location map.svg
Location of Moscow in Russia and Europe

One venue was used in the city of Moscow, Russia.

Draw

The draw to split the 20 teams into five groups of four was conducted by BSWW at the Marriott Hotel [3] in Minsk, Belarus at 10:30 FET on 29 June. [8] [13]

Initially, all the teams were ordered according to their BSWW World Ranking. [14] The top five teams (incl. the hosts) were seeded and each respectively assigned to position one of one of the groups. The remaining fifteen teams were then split into three pots of five according to their world ranking, with the highest placed in Pot 1 down to the lowest placed in Pot 3. [8]

From each pot, the first team drawn was placed into Group A, the second team drawn placed into Group B and so on. Pot 1 teams were placed in position two, Pot 2 teams in position three and so on. [8]

The composition of the seeds and pots is shown below: [8]

SeedsPot 1Pot 2Pot 3

Flag of Russia.svg  Russia (3) (hosts; assigned to A1)
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal (2) (assigned to B1)
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy (6) (assigned to C1)
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain (7) (assigned to D1)
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland (9) (assigned to E1)

Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine (19)
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland (24)
Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus (29)
Flag of France.svg  France (32)
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany (33)

Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic (34)
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary (35)
Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan (36)
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey (40)
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway (47)

Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia (49)
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan (51)
Flag of Moldova.svg  Moldova (54)
Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania (59)
Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia (91)

First group stage

Each team earns three points for a win in regulation time, two points for a win in extra time, one point for a win in a penalty shoot-out, and no points for a defeat. [15] The top three nations and best fourth placed nation from each group advances to the round of 16.

The competition format was announced on 16 April when up to 32 teams were expected to participate. [16] Despite only 20 teams ultimately entering, BSWW decided not to change the format. [9] With Ukraine's withdrawal, this means just three teams were eliminated at this stage.

All times are local, MSK (UTC+3).

Group A

PosTeamPldWW+WPLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Russia.svg  Russia (H)33000185+139Advance to Round of 16
2Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 311016825
3Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 3100291233
4Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia 3000361480
Source: BSWW
(H) Host
Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg2–1 (a.e.t.)Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia
Fekete Soccerball shade.svg5'
Rutai Soccerball shade.svg38'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg25' Stüf
Referee: Ingilab Mammadov (Azerbaijan)
Russia  Flag of Russia.svg6–2Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Report(ru)
  • Soccerball shade.svg11' Biermann
  • Soccerball shade.svg34' Körner
Referee: Lukasz Ostrowski (Poland)

Germany  Flag of Germany.svg2–3Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary
Biermann Soccerball shade.svg13', 35' Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg4', 27' Fekete
Soccerball shade.svg5' Bartha
Referee: Antonio Pereyra Almeida (Portugal)
Estonia  Flag of Estonia.svg2–7Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
Lepik Soccerball shade.svg34'
Munskind Soccerball shade.svg34'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg2' N. Kryshanov
Soccerball shade.svg2', 15' Zemskov
Soccerball shade.svg5' Makarov
Soccerball shade.svg6' Krasheninnikov
Soccerball shade.svg7' Paporotnyi
Soccerball shade.svg34' Shishin
Referee: Gionni Matticoli (Italy)

Germany  Flag of Germany.svg5–3Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia
Biermann Soccerball shade.svg6', 19', 19', 36'
Kniller Soccerball shade.svg8'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg20', 36' Lepik
Soccerball shade.svg34' Sooaluste
Referee: Laurynas Aržuolaitis (Lithuania)
Russia  Flag of Russia.svg5–1Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary
Romanov Soccerball shade.svg2', 7'
Chuzhkov Soccerball shade.svg14'
Nikonorov Soccerball shade.svg21'
Shishin Soccerball shade.svg31'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg22' Genczler
Referee: Özcan Sultanoğlu (Turkey)

Group B

PosTeamPldWW+WPLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 33000285+239Advance to Round of 16
2Flag of France.svg  France 32001127+56
3Flag of Moldova.svg  Moldova 30102720132
4Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 30003419150
Source: BSWW
France  Flag of France.svg5–2Flag of Norway.svg  Norway
Angeletti Soccerball shade.svg9'
Salveson Soccerball shade.svg10' (o.g.)
Basquaise Soccerball shade.svg27'
Bru Soccerball shade.svg29' (p), 34'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg12' Li
Soccerball shade.svg13' Sandsor
Referee: Viktor Listratov (Russia)
Moldova  Flag of Moldova.svg3–13Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Ignat Soccerball shade.svg11'
Florea Soccerball shade.svg15'
Eremia Soccerball shade.svg25'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg3', 36' Jordan
Soccerball shade.svg7', 15' Madjer
Soccerball shade.svg9', 24', 35' Belchior
Soccerball shade.svg14', 26' Goncalves
Soccerball shade.svg30', 36' Leo Martins
Soccerball shade.svg33' Rui Coimbra
Soccerball shade.svg35' (o.g.) Eremia
Referee: Roman Borisov (Russia)

France  Flag of France.svg6–2Flag of Moldova.svg  Moldova
Angeletti Soccerball shade.svg3'
Soares Soccerball shade.svg8'
LeBlanc Soccerball shade.svg19'
Wallon Soccerball shade.svg22'
Bru Soccerball shade.svg25', 31'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg11' Țelic
Soccerball shade.svg32' Capsamun
Referee: Özcan Sultanoğlu (Turkey)
Portugal  Flag of Portugal.svg12–1Flag of Norway.svg  Norway
Brilhante Soccerball shade.svg2', 25'
Lourenço Soccerball shade.svg4', 35' (p)
Leo Martins Soccerball shade.svg8', 20', 22'
Madjer Soccerball shade.svg17', 30'
Rui Coimbra Soccerball shade.svg20'
Jordan Soccerball shade.svg32', 33'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg35' Li
Referee: Torsten Günther (Germany)

Norway  Flag of Norway.svg1–2 (a.e.t.)Flag of Moldova.svg  Moldova
Li Soccerball shade.svg24' Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg10', 37' Capsamun
Referee: Roman Borisov (Russia)
Portugal  Flag of Portugal.svg3–1Flag of France.svg  France
Belchior Soccerball shade.svg12'
Madjer Soccerball shade.svg19'
Andrade Soccerball shade.svg26'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg9' Angeletti
Referee: Eduards Borisevics (Latvia)

Group C

PosTeamPldWW+WPLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 33000194+159Advance to Round of 16
2Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 320017816
3Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan 3100271033
4Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 30003516110
Source: BSWW
Poland  Flag of Poland.svg3–2Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
Madani Soccerball shade.svg12'
Klepczarek Soccerball shade.svg20'
Jesionowski Soccerball shade.svg36'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg27' Huráb
Soccerball shade.svg36' Valeš
Referee: Ago Kärtmann (Estonia)
Kazakhstan  Flag of Kazakhstan.svg2–5Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Demeshko Soccerball shade.svg12'
Azhikenov Soccerball shade.svg21'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg17' Chiavaro
Soccerball shade.svg24' Zurlo
Soccerball shade.svg26', 33' Gori
Soccerball shade.svg27' Ramacciotti
Referee: Eduards Borisevics (Latvia)

Poland  Flag of Poland.svg3–2Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan
Madani Soccerball shade.svg5', 23'
Poźniak Soccerball shade.svg23'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg13' Muralinov
Soccerball shade.svg13' Demeshko
Referee: Viktor Listratov (Russia)
Italy  Flag of Italy.svg10–1Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
Zurlo Soccerball shade.svg5', 35'
Corosiniti Soccerball shade.svg7'
Gori Soccerball shade.svg9', 9' (p), 20', 20'
Palmacci Soccerball shade.svg16'
Chiavaro Soccerball shade.svg22'
Körtvélyeši Soccerball shade.svg28' (o.g.)
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg31' Valeš
Referee: Raul Martin Gonzalez Frances (Spain)

Czech Republic  Flag of the Czech Republic.svg2–3Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan
Huráb Soccerball shade.svg12'
Körtvélyeši Soccerball shade.svg27'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg7' Abylay
Soccerball shade.svg22', 35' Muralinov
Referee: Vasif Mamedov (Russia)
Italy  Flag of Italy.svg4–1Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
Corosiniti Soccerball shade.svg19'
Palmacci Soccerball shade.svg20', 25'
Racciotti Soccerball shade.svg29'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg25' Poźniak
Referee: Vitalij Gomolko (Lithuania)

Group D

PosTeamPldWW+WPLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 22000187+116Advance to Round of 16
2Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan 2100181133
3Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia 2000231180
Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine [lower-alpha 1] 00Withdrew
Source: BSWW
Notes:
  1. Ukraine's withdrawal was announced by BSWW on 17 July [17] after the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine and Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) decided not to sanction the team's participation in the tournament. [18] [19] No official reason was disclosed; [18] [19] a number of media outlets reported the decision as part of a wider sporting boycott of Russia by the Ukrainian government due to ongoing tensions between the two states. [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] BSWW announced they would investigate the possibility of taking disciplinary action against the UAF due to Ukraine's late withdrawal, after the conclusion of the event. [24]
Ukraine  Flag of Ukraine.svgCancelledFlag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan
Spain  Flag of Spain.svg8–2Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia
Chintas Soccerball shade.svg2'
Paredes Soccerball shade.svg5'
Antonio Soccerball shade.svg6'
Eduard Soccerball shade.svg13'
Llorenç Soccerball shade.svg13'
Chiki Soccerball shade.svg30'
Adrian Soccerball shade.svg31'
Javi T. Soccerball shade.svg34'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg28' Jakovļevs
Soccerball shade.svg34' Rimkus
Referee: Denis Smolyaninov (Russia)

Ukraine  Flag of Ukraine.svgCancelledFlag of Latvia.svg  Latvia
Spain  Flag of Spain.svg10–5Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan
Llorenç Soccerball shade.svg5', 19' (p)
Adrian Soccerball shade.svg6'
Eduard Soccerball shade.svg7', 10'
Antonio Soccerball shade.svg8', 33'
Javi T. Soccerball shade.svg9', 13', 26'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg8', 8' Bakshaliyev
Soccerball shade.svg18' Nazarov
Soccerball shade.svg30' (p), 31' Allahguliyev
Referee: Sofien Benchabane (France)

Latvia  Flag of Latvia.svg1–3Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan
Rubenis Soccerball shade.svg3' Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg3', 25' Allahguliyev
Soccerball shade.svg26' Nazarov
Referee: Csaba Baghy (Hungary)
Spain  Flag of Spain.svgCancelledFlag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine

Group E

PosTeamPldWW+WPLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland 32001145+96Advance to Round of 16
2Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus 31020118+35
3Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania 3100261153
4Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 3000351270
Source: BSWW
Belarus  Flag of Belarus.svg6–3Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey
Piatrouski Soccerball shade.svg3', 5', 10'
Hapon Soccerball shade.svg5', 29'
Bokach Soccerball shade.svg21'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg16' Türkmen
Soccerball shade.svg29' Süer
Soccerball shade.svg30' Terzioglu
Referee: Csaba Baghy (Hungary)
Lithuania  Flag of Lithuania.svg1–8Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
Radavicius Soccerball shade.svg21' Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg8' (p), 23', 32' Borer
Soccerball shade.svg14' Mo
Soccerball shade.svg18' (p), 21' Hodel
Soccerball shade.svg19', 24' Stankovic
Referee: Atila Balint (Romania)

Belarus  Flag of Belarus.svg3–3 (a.e.t.)Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania
Samsonov Soccerball shade.svg2', 26'
Mahalteski Soccerball shade.svg2'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg31', 34' Plytnikas
Soccerball shade.svg35' Meskinis
Penalties
Savich Soccerball shad check.svg
Samsonov Soccerball shad check.svg
2–0Soccerball shade cross.svg Meskinis
Soccerball shade cross.svg Radavicius
Referee: Sergio Gomes Soares (Portugal)
Switzerland  Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg4–2Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey
Borer Soccerball shade.svg3', 13'
Ostgen Soccerball shade.svg18'
Steinemann Soccerball shade.svg20'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg8' (o.g.) Mo
Soccerball shade.svg9' Terzioglu
Referee: Lukasz Ostrowski (Poland)

Turkey  Flag of Turkey.svg0–2Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg23' Makutunovicius
Soccerball shade.svg33' Plytnikas
Referee: Saverio Bottalico (Italy)
Switzerland  Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg2–2 (a.e.t.)Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus
Hodel Soccerball shade.svg3', 6' Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg9' Ryabko
Soccerball shade.svg29' Piatrouski
Penalties
Hodel Soccerball shad check.svg
Mo Soccerball shade cross.svg
Stankovic Soccerball shad check.svg
2–3Soccerball shad check.svg Savich
Soccerball shad check.svg Samsonov
Soccerball shad check.svg Chaikouski
Referee: Raul Martin Gonzalez Frances (Spain)

Ranking of fourth-placed teams

PosGrpTeamPldWW+WPLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 E Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 3000351270Advance to Round of 16
2 A Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia 3000361480
3 C Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 30003516110
4 B Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 30003419150
Source: BSWW

Round of 16

The round of 16 ties are contested as single elimination matches. The eight winners progress to the second group stage.

Draw

Procedure

The draw took place at press centre of the host stadium immediately following the conclusion of the final match of the first group stage. [25]

For the purpose of the draw, the 16 teams were split into four pots of four. The five group winners and three best second placed teams were divided between Pots 1 and 2, based on their BSWW World Ranking, with the highest ranked four placed in Pot 1 and the lowest ranked four in Pot 2. The two worst second placed teams, five third placed and best fourth placed nation were placed in Pots 3 and 4, also divided between pots in the same fashion. [7]

Teams from Pot 1 were drawn against teams from Pot 4, and Pot 2 nations face those from Pot 3. The drawing of ties alternated as such. [7]

Ranking of second-placed teams

The calculation of best and worst second placed teams was reformulated upon Ukraine's withdrawal, considering the occupants of Group D played just two matches. [17]

PosGrpTeamPldWW+WPLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 B Flag of France.svg  France 2100175+23Pot 1/2
2 C Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 210014623
3 D Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan 2100181133
4 A Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 210014733Pot 3/4
5 E Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus 200205502
Source: BSWW
Pots

The composition of the four pots is shown below. [25]

Pot 1Pot 2Pot 3Pot 4
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal (2)
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia (3)
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy (6)
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain (7)
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland (9)
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland (24)
Flag of France.svg  France (32)
Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan (36)
Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus (29)
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany (33)
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary (35)
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey (40)
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan (51)
Flag of Moldova.svg  Moldova (54)
Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania (59)
Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia (91)

Matches

Key:
   Winners advance to
second group stage
Group 1
    Group 2
  
Azerbaijan  Flag of Azerbaijan.svg3–3 (a.e.t.)Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary
Hajiyev Soccerball shade.svg14'
Bakshaliyev Soccerball shade.svg16'
Allahguliyev Soccerball shade.svg33'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg7' Bartha
Soccerball shade.svg16' Szentes-Biro
Soccerball shade.svg17' Szasz
Penalties
Sultanov Soccerball shad check.svg
Nazarov Soccerball shad check.svg
2–1Soccerball shade cross.svg Fekete
Soccerball shad check.svg Genczler
Soccerball shade cross.svg Bartha
Referee: Raul Martin Gonzalez Frances (Spain)
  
Switzerland  Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg8–2Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey
Borer Soccerball shade.svg1' (p)
Ott Soccerball shade.svg8', 19'
Steinemann Soccerball shade.svg9'
Stankovic Soccerball shade.svg12'
Ostgen Soccerball shade.svg15', 16'
Hodel Soccerball shade.svg26'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg19' Terzioglu
Soccerball shade.svg35' Anzaflıoğlu
Referee: Sergio Gomes Soares (Portugal)
  
Poland  Flag of Poland.svg3–2 (a.e.t.)Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Baran Soccerball shade.svg5' (p)
Poźniak Soccerball shade.svg32'
Jesionowski Soccerball shade.svg38'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg28' Biermann
Soccerball shade.svg36' Weirauch
  
France  Flag of France.svg1–4Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus
Soares Soccerball shade.svg28' Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg8' Savich
Soccerball shade.svg9' Ryabko
Soccerball shade.svg24', 35' Hapon
Referee: Antonio Pereyra Almeida (Portugal)
  
Italy  Flag of Italy.svg12–4Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan
Gentilin Soccerball shade.svg7'
Ramacciotti Soccerball shade.svg11'
Gori Soccerball shade.svg18', 21' (p), 27'
Palmacci Soccerball shade.svg27', 33', 34'
Frainetti Soccerball shade.svg32'
Sciacca Soccerball shade.svg33'
Marinai Soccerball shade.svg34'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg18' Muralinov
Soccerball shade.svg21' Bogdanov
Soccerball shade.svg21' Makagon
Soccerball shade.svg23' Azhikenov
Referee: Roman Borisov (Russia)
  
Portugal  Flag of Portugal.svg10–1Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania
Madjer Soccerball shade.svg2', 21' (p), 27'
Belchior Soccerball shade.svg6', 17' (p)
Leo Martins Soccerball shade.svg11'
Goncalves Soccerball shade.svg14'
Rui Coimbra Soccerball shade.svg17'
Lourenço Soccerball shade.svg34'
Brilhante Soccerball shade.svg36'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg22' Plytnikas
Referee: Torsten Günther (German)
  
Spain  Flag of Spain.svg14–2Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia
Eduard Soccerball shade.svg1', 11' (p), 11', 16'
Dona Soccerball shade.svg8', 12', 31'
Antonio Soccerball shade.svg16'
Chiki Soccerball shade.svg17', 27'
Adrian Soccerball shade.svg21'
Acosta Soccerball shade.svg29' (p)
Llorenç Soccerball shade.svg33', 35'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg7' Rubenis
Soccerball shade.svg15' Jakovļevs
Referee: Viktor Listratov (Russia)
  
Russia  Flag of Russia.svg8–0Flag of Moldova.svg  Moldova
Paporotnyi Soccerball shade.svg2'
Makarov Soccerball shade.svg3'
Shishin Soccerball shade.svg12'
Nikonorov Soccerball shade.svg21', 28'
Zemskov Soccerball shade.svg24', 26', 36'
Report(ru)
Referee: Laurynas Aržuolaitis (Lithuania)

Second group stage

The eight teams are split into two groups of four: the four winners of ties 3–6 of the round of 16 draw enter Group 1, whilst the four winners of ties 1, 2, 7 and 8 enter Group 2. [7] [25]

The teams that finish in the top two of each group earn qualification to the World Cup; those that finish in the corresponding positions of the two groups play against one another to determine the final standings of the tournament. The teams that play in the fifth place play-off will contest the last remaining spot at the World Cup. [1]

Group 1

PosTeamPldWW+WPLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 32001107+36
2Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus 310119904
3Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 310021310+33
4Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 3100281463
Source: BSWW
Qualification 1Qualification 2
Advance to Final Qualified for 2019 World Cup finals
Third place play-off
Fifth place play-off Possible 2019 World Cup finals [a]
Seventh place play-off
{{{1}}}
Poland  Flag of Poland.svg1–3Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Baran Soccerball shade.svg3' Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg7' Del Mestre
Soccerball shade.svg10' Palmacci
Soccerball shade.svg35' Gori
Referee: Raul Martin Gonzalez Frances (Spain)
Belarus  Flag of Belarus.svg3–2Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Bokach Soccerball shade.svg5'
Kanstantsinaiu Soccerball shade.svg5'
Ryabko Soccerball shade.svg19'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg22', 36' Gonçalves
Referee: Roman Borisov (Russia)

Italy  Flag of Italy.svg3–3 (a.e.t.)Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus
Zurlo Soccerball shade.svg15'
Gori Soccerball shade.svg24'
Marinai Soccerball shade.svg28' (p)
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg13' Hapon
Soccerball shade.svg34' Samsonov
Soccerball shade.svg36' Savich
Penalties
Chiavaro Soccerball shad check.svg
Gori Soccerball shad check.svg
Zurlo Soccerball shade cross.svg
2–3Soccerball shad check.svg Savich
Soccerball shad check.svg Samsonov
Soccerball shad check.svg Chaikouski
Referee: Ingilab Mammadov (Azerbaijan)
Portugal  Flag of Portugal.svg8–3Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
Rui Coimbra Soccerball shade.svg4'
Brilhante Soccerball shade.svg8'
Leo Martins Soccerball shade.svg10', 24'
Madjer Soccerball shade.svg17'
Gonçalves Soccerball shade.svg19', 21'
Jordan Soccerball shade.svg23'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg1' Gac
Soccerball shade.svg7', 12' Baran
Referee: Laurynas Aržuolaitis (Lithuania)

Poland  Flag of Poland.svg4–3Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus
Jesionowski Soccerball shade.svg22'
Baran Soccerball shade.svg23' (p), 35'
Gac Soccerball shade.svg32'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg8' Kanstantsinaiu
Soccerball shade.svg10' Samsonov
Soccerball shade.svg32' Savich
Referee: Eduards Borisevics (Latvia)
Portugal  Flag of Portugal.svg3–4Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Leo Martins Soccerball shade.svg5'
Jordan Soccerball shade.svg8', 36'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg6' (p), 27' Gori
Soccerball shade.svg32' Gentilin
Soccerball shade.svg34' Ramacciotti
Referee: Vitalij Gomolko (Lithuania)

Group 2

PosTeamPldWW+WPLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 33000183+159
2Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland 32001151726
3Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 310021512+33
4Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan 30003518130
Source: BSWW
Qualification 1Qualification 2
Advance to Final Qualified for 2019 World Cup finals
Third place play-off
Fifth place play-off Possible 2019 World Cup finals [a]
Seventh place play-off
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Azerbaijan  Flag of Azerbaijan.svg3–9Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Nazarov Soccerball shade.svg11', 19'
Allahguliyev Soccerball shade.svg16'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg7', 19', 22' Chiky
Soccerball shade.svg21' Adrian
Soccerball shade.svg24' Eduard
Soccerball shade.svg25' Dona
Soccerball shade.svg32', 35', 35' Javi T.
Referee: Sergio Gomes Soares (Portugal)
Switzerland  Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg3–9Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
Stankovic Soccerball shade.svg14'
Steinemann Soccerball shade.svg27'
Jaeggy Soccerball shade.svg33'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg3', 14', 26' Makarov
Soccerball shade.svg4' Krasheninnikov
Soccerball shade.svg13', 26' Romanov
Soccerball shade.svg16', 22' Paporotnyi
Soccerball shade.svg20' Shishin
Referee: Gionni Matticoli (Italy)

Russia  Flag of Russia.svg6–0Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan
Chuzhkov Soccerball shade.svg3'
Romanov Soccerball shade.svg5'
Shishin Soccerball shade.svg6', 23'
N. Kryshanov Soccerball shade.svg32' (p)
Nikonorov Soccerball shade.svg34'
Report(ru)
Referee: Sofien Benchabane (France)
Spain  Flag of Spain.svg6–9Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
Hernández Soccerball shade.svg1', 18'
Javi T. Soccerball shade.svg11'
Chiky Soccerball shade.svg21'
Eduard Soccerball shade.svg23'
Chintas Soccerball shade.svg29'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg1' Borer
Soccerball shade.svg4', 14' Stankovic
Soccerball shade.svg10' Spaccarotella
Soccerball shade.svg12', 16' Steinemann
Soccerball shade.svg21', 36' Ott
Referee: Vitalij Gomolko (Lithuania)

Azerbaijan  Flag of Azerbaijan.svg2–3Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
Bakshaliyev Soccerball shade.svg10'
Aliyev Soccerball shade.svg35'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg7' Stankovic
Soccerball shade.svg27' Spaccarotella
Soccerball shade.svg31' (p) Borer
Referee: Lukasz Ostrowski (Poland)
Russia  Flag of Russia.svg6–1Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Chuzhkov Soccerball shade.svg1'
Javi T. Soccerball shade.svg8' (o.g.)
Nikonorov Soccerball shade.svg21'
V. Kryshanov Soccerball shade.svg24'
Paporotnyi Soccerball shade.svg24'
Krasheninnikov Soccerball shade.svg28'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg29' (o.g.) Shkarin
Referee: Ago Kärtmann (Estonia)

Play-offs

Seventh place play-off

Poland  Flag of Poland.svg13–3Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan
Hajiyev Soccerball shade.svg6' (o.g.)
Jesionowski Soccerball shade.svg7', 24', 31', 36'
Baran Soccerball shade.svg8', 35', 36'
Kubiak Soccerball shade.svg12', 12', 25' (p)
Poźniak Soccerball shade.svg23'
Mammadov Soccerball shade.svg34' (o.g.)
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg8', 23' Zeynalov
Soccerball shade.svg23' (p) Mammadov
Referee: Roman Borisov (Russia)

Fifth place play-off

Winner qualifies for the 2019 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

Portugal  Flag of Portugal.svg5–5 (a.e.t.)Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Leo Martins Soccerball shade.svg9', 29', 30'
Gonçalves Soccerball shade.svg31'
Rui Coimbra Soccerball shade.svg37'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg5' Chiky
Soccerball shade.svg7' Chintas
Soccerball shade.svg28', 37' Eduard
Soccerball shade.svg30' (o.g.) Leo Martins
Penalties
Madjer Soccerball shad check.svg
Lourenço Soccerball shad check.svg
2–1Soccerball shade cross.svg Llorenç
Soccerball shad check.svg Eduard
Soccerball shade cross.svg Chiky
Referee: Gionni Matticoli (Italy)

Third place play-off

Switzerland  Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg2–6Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus
Borer Soccerball shade.svg1'
Steinemann Soccerball shade.svg14'
Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg1', 13' Ryabko
Soccerball shade.svg12' Samsonov
Soccerball shade.svg14' Bokach
Soccerball shade.svg18', 23' Hapon
Referee: Sergio Gomes Soares (Portugal)

Final

Italy  Flag of Italy.svg1–7Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
Gori Soccerball shade.svg22' Report(ru) Soccerball shade.svg1' Krasheninnikov
Soccerball shade.svg8' (o.g.) Ramacciotti
Soccerball shade.svg12' Shkarin
Soccerball shade.svg14' Chuzhkov
Soccerball shade.svg18', 27' Zemskov
Soccerball shade.svg21' Paporotnyi
Referee: Raul Martin Gonzalez Frances (Spain)

Awards

Winners

 2019 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
qualifiers for UEFA champions 
Flag of Russia.svg
Russia
Second title

Individual awards

The following awards were given at the conclusion of the tournament. [5]

Most valuable player
Flag of Russia.svg Yuri Krasheninnikov
Top scorer
Flag of Italy.svg Gabriele Gori (14 goals)
Best goalkeeper
Flag of Russia.svg Maxim Chuzhkov

Top goalscorers

Players who scored at least 3 goals are listed

There were 416 goals scored in 51 matches, for an average of 8.16 goals per match.

14 goals

12 goals

11 goals

9 goals

8 goals

7 goals

6 goals

5 goals

4 goals

3 goals

1 own goal

Source: Scorers, Own goals

Final standings

Key:
   Qualified for the 2019 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
RankTeam
Gold medal icon.svgFlag of Russia.svg  Russia
Silver medal icon.svgFlag of Italy.svg  Italy
Bronze medal icon.svgFlag of Belarus.svg  Belarus
4Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
5Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
6Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
7Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
8Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan
9–16Flag of France.svg  France
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan
Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia
Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania
Flag of Moldova.svg  Moldova
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey
17–19Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway
Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine

Qualified teams to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

The following five teams from UEFA qualify for the 2019 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

TeamQualified onPrevious appearances in FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 1
only FIFA era (since 2005)
Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus 25 July 2019 [26] 0 (debut)
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 26 July 2019 [27] 7 (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 , 2015, 2017)
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 26 July 2019 [27] 6 (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 , 2013 , 2015)
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland 26 July 2019 [27] 4 (2009, 2011, 2015, 2017)
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 27 July 2019 [28] 8 (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2015 , 2017)
1Bold indicates champions for that year. Italic indicates hosts for that year.

Notes

§. ^ Ukraine originally entered the competition but withdrew after the draw was conducted.

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