13 August 2004
Argentina defeats Brazil in first Red Stripe light beach futbol tournament in Jamaica.
The first Red Stripe light beach futbol tournament was a resounding success.
More than 300,000 TV viewers experienced the excitement of beach futbol at its
highest levels. Held in Treelawny, Logosport assisted Red Stripe Light in inviting
Brasil and Argentina to compete with the local Jamaica teams. More than 68 goals
were scored during the weekend tournament to the astonishment of the crowd. CVJ television captured the wild action on TV in one of the most succesfull promotions in Red Stripe history.” Jamaica is a perfect place for beach futbol," said Eric Manasse "the Brazilians and Argentines loved the passion of the crowd and the beauty of the setting. It was an ideal tournament. We are already planning for next years event." Argentina beat Brazil 6-3 in the final for the first time in Beach futbol history. Noted players who came where JJ Borelli, Olarticochea, Magal, Paulo Sergio and Case.



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