PAPEETE, Tahiti (Sept. 21, 2013) – The U.S. Beach Soccer National Team was eliminated from quarterfinal contention at the 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, falling 5-3 in extra time against host Tahiti in Group A play at Tahua To'ata Stadium. Tahiti and Spain advanced to the tournament quarterfinals with one game remaining in the group stage.

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(September 19, 2013 ) European powerhouse Spain needed a late winner to see off USA 5-4 in an epic opening to the second matchday at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

The two sides exchanged goals throughout the match but Spain were forced to come from behind to secure three crucial points, only taking the lead for the first time in the penultimate minute as captainNico netted the decisive goal. 

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 U.S. Beach Soccer National Team Opens Group A Play on Sept. 19, 2013 Against Spain; All 32 Beach Soccer World Cup games will be streamed live on ESPN3, and the Sept. 28 championship will also be broadcast on delay on ESPN2.

The USA is playing in its fourth FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, having previously advanced to the 2005, 2006 and 2007 tournaments. U.S. defenders Anthony Chimienti and Francis Farberoff were part of that 2007 World Cup squad. Farberoff is the captain of the 2013 U.S. team.

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