Libya Beats New Zealand in Opening Match of FIFA Futsal World Cup

Libya scores a late goal to secure a win in the opening match of the FIFA Futsal World Cup.

In the opening match of the FIFA Futsal World Cup, Libya defeated New Zealand 4-3 in a closely contested match. The match was played at the Kaunas Arena in Kaunas, Lithuania, and was the first match of the tournament.

New Zealand took the lead in the first half, but Libya came back to score two goals and take the lead. New Zealand equalized in the second half, but Libya scored a late goal to secure the win.

Ahmed Fezzani was the hero for Libya, scoring the winning goal in the 39th minute.

Libya started the match brightly and took the lead in the 4th minute through Mohammed Rahoma. New Zealand equalized in the 10th minute through Andrew Marfell, but Libya regained the lead in the 16th minute through Ahmed Fezzani.

New Zealand equalized again in the second half through Marko Stamenic, but Libya scored a late winner in the 39th minute through Ahmed Fezzani.

The win gives Libya a great start to their World Cup campaign, while New Zealand will be disappointed to have lost the opening match.

Libya will now face Costa Rica in their next match, while New Zealand will face Lithuania.

Conclusion

The opening match of the FIFA Futsal World Cup was a closely contested affair, with Libya eventually emerging victorious. Both teams showed great spirit and determination, and the match was a credit to the sport.

Libya will now be confident of reaching the knockout stages, while New Zealand will need to bounce back in their next match.