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I’m going to hand you over to my colleague Daniel Harris, who will take you through the next few hours of action at the pool, the track and elsewhere!
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It is full-time in the football at the Aomi Urban Sports Park and it’s a romp for the Brazilians, who beat Japan 4-0 to qualify for the quarter-finals and lay down a bit of a marker.
While the second half actually saw the Japanese assert themselves a little more in the match, decisive finishing and a semi-blunder from goalkeeper Daisuke Sato meant the Brazilians added three goals to their first-half tally.
Parana scored the second and the best of the day. Dribbling is one of the best parts of the game to watch as the visually impaired players have such great close control. Parana beat all four Japanese defenders here on a run that started at halfway, before picking his shot and firing low to Sato’s right.
Ricardinho, the Brazilian No 10, scored the third when nothing much looked on. Drifting across the edge of the box with defenders in attendance he managed to create enough room to get off a shot. It had power but was blocked by Sato, only for the ball to ricochet off the keeper, under his body and into the net.
Ricardinho doubled up in the final minute off the back of a set piece routine. When free kicks are taken coaches are allowed to clang a metal rod against the frame of the goal and issue directions so that players can aim for a direct strike. Despite all that, Brazil took all their set pieces short and here Ricardinho drifted in from the right before cutting back and getting off a quick shot that took a slight deflection and flew past Sato.
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Hello! How are we all? Where are you heads at today? Mine is in the wheelchair basketball, waiting for Australia to play Great Britain at 5.15pm local time. Bit of time before then, though, so let’s hop around.
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With that, my time here has come to an end. I shall sail into the West with my friends the Elves. Emma Kemp will stay behind on these mortal shores, and be with you next.
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It’s half time in the five a side between hosts Japan and favourites Brazil, and it’s the Seleçao who are 1-0 up. In all honesty it’s been one way traffic on a six lane highway so far with Brazil creating numerous chances.
The only goal came after 5 minutes and was scored by Raimundo with a typically impudent Brazilian finish. Faced by two Japanese players on the right hand side, a sharp burst of acceleration took him past both and a quick shot with the outside of the right foot caught the keeper unawares as it flew into the far corner.
While the four outfield players must wear blindfolds, keepers can be fully-sighted in this visually-impaired sport. Daisuke Sato has pulled off a number of saves, particularly in a four minute cameo from Jardiel. The number 6 got four shots off, including one sharp effort low to Sato’s left. It came at the end of a beautiful waltz right through the heart of the Japanese defence with excellent close control.
Jefinho, the Brazil number 7 and the guy known as the Blind Pele, has been relatively quiet in his stint as a substitute, but in drawing defenders to him he’s been switching play effectively.
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Gold for Sri Lanka, silver and bronze for India
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