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Huawei Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup Dubai 2017  

Khaleejtimes - World champions Brazil will square off against Iran, while Russia take on Portugal in the semifinals of the Huawei Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup on Friday.

The difference in class was apparent as Brazil ran roughshod against the UAE 15-4 at Marasi, Business Bay, on Thursday, to remain unbeaten and top Group A with nine points. It was win No.45 for Brazil and the 'Canarinha' have scored an astonishing 30 goals so far.

Russia, meanwhile, nicked their third win, beating Iran 4-3 in extra time after the Group B battle for the top spot had been level 3-3 in regulation time.

RESULTS

Group A

Portugal beat Egypt 6-6 (3-1)

Brazil beat UAE 15-4

Group B

Paraguay beat Mexico 5-4

Russia beat Iran 4-3

TODAY'S FIXTURES:

Fifth-place play-offs

Egypt vs Mexico  4:15pm 

Paraguay vs UAE  5:30pm

Semifinals

Brazil vs Iran  6:45pm

Russia vs Portugal 8pm