Futsal Tournament Final Stage: Brackets and Results
The final stage of the tournament brings together the top-performing teams in a high-stakes battle for the championship. To ensure a definitive winner in the most critical matches, the tournament employs specific tie-breaking rules. In the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final, extra time and a penalty shoot-out (a method of determining a winner by taking alternating shots at the goal) are used if the score remains tied. For the play-offs determining third through twelfth place, ties are decided directly by a penalty shoot-out, as per Regulations Article 22.
Key Facts
- Tie-breaking: Extra time and penalties are used for the final four stages; direct penalties are used for 3rd–12th place play-offs.
- Champion: Panta Walon secured the title with a 5-2 victory in the final.
- Third Place: Deportivo Lyon claimed third place after defeating Cerro Porteño 4-1.
- Bracket Structure: The quarter-finals paired group winners against runners-up and the best third-place finishers.
Tournament Bracket and Matchups
The path to the final was determined by a structured bracket based on group stage performance. The quarter-final (QF) matchups were organized as follows:
- QF1: Winner Group A vs. 2nd Best Third Place
- QF2: Winner Group B vs. 1st Best Third Place
- QF3: Winner Group C vs. Runner-up Group A
- QF4: Runner-up Group B vs. Runner-up Group C
Following the quarter-finals, the semi-final (SF) matchups were set as SF1 (Winner QF1 vs. Winner QF4) and SF2 (Winner QF2 vs. Winner QF3).
Match Results and Final Standings
The competition saw intense clashes across various placement matches. Panta Walon emerged as the dominant force, defeating Carlos Barbosa 5-2 in the final on May 31.
| Date | Match Type | Teams | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May | Final | Panta Walon vs. Carlos Barbosa | 5 - 2 |
| 31 May | 3rd Place Match | Deportivo Lyon vs. Cerro Porteño | 4 - 1 |
| 30 May | 7th Place Match | Nacional vs. Magnus Futsal | 5 - 3 |
| 29 May | 9th Place Match | Morales Moralitos vs. Colo-Colo | 2 - 4 |
| 29 May | 11th Place Match | Peñarol vs. Divino Niño | 6 - 1 |
Other notable results included the semi-finals where Panta Walon defeated Deportivo Lyon 3-1 on May 30, and Carlos Barbosa overcame Centauros 2-0 on May 29. In the quarter-finals, Magnus Futsal advanced past Nacional with a 2-0 win (decided by a 6-2 penalty shoot-out), while Cerro Porteño defeated Boca Juniors 6-1.
Frequently Asked Questions
How were ties decided in the final stages?
For the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final, ties were resolved using extra time followed by a penalty shoot-out if necessary.
How were ties handled in the 3rd to 12th place play-offs?
According to Regulations Article 22, these matches proceeded directly to a penalty shoot-out in the event of a tie.
Who won the tournament?
Panta Walon won the tournament, defeating Carlos Barbosa 5-2 in the final match on May 31.
Which team finished in third place?
Deportivo Lyon finished in third place after winning their match against Cerro Porteño with a score of 4-1.
What was the result of the 11th place match?
Peñarol won the 11th place match, defeating Divino Niño 6-1 on May 29.