In their opening match of the 2012 Futsal World Cup in Thailand, Libya faced a formidable opponent in Portugal and suffered a 5-1 defeat. The Portuguese team, known as Selecção das Quinas, showcased their talent, with Cardinal standing out as a key player by scoring three goals. Nandinho and Marinho also contributed to Portugal’s victory. The lone goal for Libya was scored by Ahamed Fathe.
Despite the challenging start, Libya will face another formidable opponent, Brazil, in their next match. Brazil, a quadruple world champion in futsal, presents another tough test for Libya in the competition.
