USA 1-3 Italy
USA goals: Rezende
Italy goals: Josep Jr, Zurlo, Giordani
Player of the Match: Josep Junior (ITA)

The Italy players proudly belted out Il Canto degli Italiani, and then proceeded to blast aside USA at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE Dubai 2024™.

Marco Giordani, the MVP at last year’s Euro Beach Soccer League, got the pick of the goals with a thunderous free-kick, while the Italians worked tirelessly to nullify the threat of adventurous American goalkeeper Chris Toth. Alessandro Remedi was sent off late on, but USA couldn’t capitalise.

The teams return to action on Saturday, with Italy facing Egypt and USA up against United Arab Emirates.

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