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Brazil crowned champions

Brazil lifted the IBSA World Blind Championship for the 3rd time with a stunning win over a resilient Spain team.

Brazil lead one nil at half time through Alves with a further second half strike from Goncalves ensuring that the trophy once again went back to South America.

In the third place play off England failed to convert chances against China losing by 1 goal to nil.

The tournament concluded with the award presentations as follows:

Fair Play Winners – (Presented by Major of Hereford, Cllr Anna Toon) – Japan

Golden Boot – (Presented by Gordon Banks on behalf of The New Football Pools) - Antonio Martin (Spain)

Player of the tournament – (Presented by - Roger Burden, Acting Chairman of The FA) - Jefferson Goncalves (Brazil)

Young Player of the tournament – (Presented by - Colin Chaytors, Chairman of the Disability and Equality Advisory Group) - Feng Ya Wang (China)

Goalkeeper of the tournament – (Presented by Carlos Campos, President IBSA Futsal Sub Committee) - Alfredo Gonzalez (Spain)

Story added: 23-08-2010
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Blind 2010 immortalised for ever!

Capps and Capps Stonemason Saul Sheldon has carved corbel featuring the IBSA World Blind Football Championship logo.

The corbel is on display at Hereford Cathedral where visitors are encouraged to explore the tactile nature of the carvings. At the end of the tournament the corbel will be fixed in place where it will stay, visible to future visitors, as part of the legacy of the championships in Hereford.

Story added: 22-08-2010
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Brazil and Spain to contest final

Brazil beat England by 5 goals to 1 to progress through to the semi finals where they will meet Spain.

Despite a great effort by England they were out played by a skilful Brazil team that once ahead never looked back.

Spain left it late against China progressing by the only goal of the game.

In the days other matches France edged out Colombia on sudden death penalties to win the 5th place play off. Argentina beat a Japanese team who have gone all 5 games in the competition without scoring whilst Greece finished on a bright note beating South Korea who take home the wooden spoon.

Story added: 21-08-2010
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