USA New CONCACAF Champions, as Defending Mexico Clinches Bronze Beach Soccer Worldwide
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Eddie Soto's team edge El Salvador in the last seconds of the final to claim the continental throne, as Mexico end in third place. (David Leah/MEXSPORT)

The USA confirmed today in Nassau their stunning way back to the global stage, becoming the champions of this FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2013 – CONCACAF Qualifier Bahamas and succeeding Mexico as the continental kings. A last breath hit by Nick Perera in the final against El Salvador had the Northern Americans bagging a trophy they had not got in their hands again after the 2007 edition.

With the prize of being a part of the next FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2013 already secured, both teams hit the sand of Malcom’s Park stadium in Nassau with the idea of leaving the Bahamas tomorrow with the continental crown in their hands. El Salvador, who lost in the final of the last edition to Mexico, opened the score, thanks to Elmer, only to see, though, Soto’s lads turning the score round in two minutes. Before the first period was over, Agustin pulled the equalizer back for the Salvadorans.

... Mexico clinch bronze after 15 goals!

The defending CONCACAF champions could bid farewell to this 2013 edition with the third position in the championship. After being pushed off the road by El Salvador yesterday, the Azteca could not be contented today with anything else than the victory and the third place. It was nothing easy, though, as Costa Rica had thoroughly proven to be a fierce contender. Only after a terribly balanced goal-shower, the Mexican could edge the Ticos to seal the third place.

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