FUTSAL WINS BRONZE IN SPAIN
May 10, 2016
The national gendarmes’ futsal team (five a side) finished third in the Mallorca Tournament, Spain, after they beat the hosts 1-0 in their medal play-off.
The goal was scored by Majdi Qandil and completed a brilliant event which saw 90 teams from 47 countries take part. The Jordanian side qualified from a group with 18 points that included England, Ireland, Germany, Holland, Portugal and Romania.
On their way to the semi-finals they beat Spain B 2-1 and Belgium 2-1, but lost to the Ukraine 1-0 in the last four. Russia won after beating Ukraine in the final.
The third place finish ensured a direct invitation to participate in the World Winter Championships for International Police that will be held in Belgium.
