These 16 countries installed 'mini ground' at International Pavilion B and have been playing 'futsal match' everyday since 11th. The tournament continues till 23rd.
16 participating nations are Uruguay, Germany, Monaco, Spain, Denmark, Pacific, Norway, Oman, United States, Argentina, Gabon, Peru, China, Italy, Lithuania and Switzerland.
A, B, C, D four groups, each with 4 nations, will have group matches till 22nd, and finals will be on 23rd.
4 players of each nation will play at the futsal match, which requires teamwork, prmoting mutual friendship and unity.
The match between Spain and Uruguay was held on 11th. Both strong teams played contested and unpredictable match and enthusiastic cheers caught audiences' eyes.
Uruguay, scoring the opening goal, got a head start, but with Spain's counterattack, the match ended 4:4 draw. Marta Pacchiotti the deputy director of Uruguayan Pavilion said, "This soccer tournament is prepared to strengthen relations between the participating nations beyond the exhibition and to provide enjoyful event for the audiences".
He also added, "For the remaining time, the Intenational Pavilion will provide various events that the audiences can take part with unconventional joys". The schedule of the soccer tournament and other informations are provided at the Uruguayan website(www.expo2012uruguay.com).
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