Vinotinto women's futsal team makes history and wins the silver medal in Dakar 2026
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Published at: 11/11/2026 02:41 PM
The women's national futsal team
won the silver medal at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games,
after falling in the final overtime against Ukraine 4-3.
In an exciting match held at the
Dakar Arena, the Venezuelan Women's Futsal Team culminated a historic
performance at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games by climbing
to the second rung of the podium.
Ukraine opened the scoring with
Marharyta Ruchka, but the Venezuelan Eliannys Paz equalized the score to finish the first half tied 1-1.
In the second half, after another Ukrainian goal,
Valeska Gutierrez, assisted by Alexa Velásquez, placed 2-2.
A few minutes before the end, Yeva Shchavinska
overtook the European teams (3-2), but with 20 seconds left until the
final whistle, Nelmari Aguilar pushed the ball into the net to declare 3-3.
In overtime, a shot by Adelina
Vlasenko defined the final 4-3 in favor of the Ukrainians.
Mazo News Team