2 Nov, 2015 @ 12:38
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Gibraltar futsal team makes FIFA World Cup debut

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Gibraltar-futsalGIBRALTAR’S national futsal team scored a Rock first by becoming the only side to play in a FIFA World Cup tournament.

Andrew Lopez’s double penalty made him Gibraltar’s first FIFA-recognised goalscorer in a 15-1 defeat to Georgia in the Rock’s opening qualifier.

A 12-2 defeat to Moldova followed, with Jamie Walker and Joseph Chipol scoring.

A spirited Rock side went down 4-2 in their final game against Andorra, Duane Robba and Lopez on target.

Joe Duggan (Reporter)

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