The Armenian national futsal team leaves the last World Cup qualifying match without playing.
The Finnish men’s futsal team’s last World Cup qualifying match against Armenia has been cancelled. According to the Football Association’s press release, the Football Association of Armenia has announced that the national team will not travel to Finland.
The match was supposed to be played in Vantaa on Wednesday, December 20. According to the ball association, the European football association Uefa will confirm the sanctions and effects of the handover on the standings later.
The last time Finland and Armenia met was in Yerevan in September. Finland won the match 3–2, but the final result was changed to a 5–0 victory after Armenia used unrepresentable players in the match.
Finland’s two matches against Georgia have also been changed to 5–0 victories for Finland due to the opponent’s unrepresentable players.
to the official UEFA standings changed scores have not yet been confirmed, but the objections have been accepted.
Finland will face Portugal, the leader of the qualifying group, next Friday on the away field. When all the points from protests and surrenders are added to Finland’s points balance, both have 12 points.
Reigning world and European champion Portugal can confirm the World Cup place by taking a point from Finland. In the event of a tie, the goal difference between the two matches will decide. Portugal defeated Finland 5–1 in the first meeting.
In order for Finland to win the group and a direct place in the competition, Portugal would have to fall by at least four goals. With a smaller win, Portugal could still fall behind if they don’t beat Georgia in their last game.
The four best second-placed teams from the five groups of the last round of the European World Cup qualification will qualify for the further qualification, which will be played in April next year. Finland is firmly in at least one of the next qualifying spots.
The World Cup final tournament will be played in September-October in Uzbekistan.
The World Cup qualifying match between Portugal and Finland will be broadcast live on TV2 and Areena on Friday 15 December. from 9:20 p.m.