El Salvador national beach soccer team
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The El Salvador national beach soccer team represents El Salvador
in international beach soccer
competitions and is controlled by the Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol
, the governing body for football in El Salvador
.
, came in 2007, when they joined Mexico
, Costa Rica
and the USA in the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship
. Unfortunately, the team failed to win a game and ultimately finished last.
In April 2008, the team again participated in the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship
, with the hope of reaching their first World Cup. On this occasion, the team played above expectations, and although they lost their opening game 4–2 to CONCACAF
powerhouse Mexico, they went on to defeat raining CONCACAF
and CONMEBOL
Beach soccer
champions the USA
(5–6), and Costa Rica
(3–4) to finish second in the group; this allowed them to qualify for, along with Mexico
, the 2008 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
which was held in France
. Adding to the group's achievements, two of its players also picked up individual awards, with Luis Rodas being named Goalkeeper
of the tournament, and José Ruiz winning the Golden Boot
for scoring the most goals (six in total).
In June 2009, the team again took part of the CONCACAF Championship, this time in the 2009 CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship
. Due to having a successful tournament the previous year, they were ranked as tournament favourites alongside Mexico
. The team reached the final, again knocking out traditional CONCACAF
USA in the semi-final round. They faced Costa Rica in the final who had defeated reigning champions Mexico in the other semi-final match. El Salvador, contesting their second final in as many years defeated Costa Rica 6–3. This saw them crowned CONCACAF Beach Soccer Champions
for the first time and they also qualified for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
. Additional to this, the team again received individual awards as young up-and-coming player José Portillo was named Goalkeeper
of the tournament, and José Ruiz again won the Golden Boot
with eight goals from four matches.
El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
in international beach soccer
Beach soccer
Beach soccer, also known as beach football or beasal, is a variant of association football played on a beach or some form of sand. The game emphasises skill, agility and shooting at goal....
competitions and is controlled by the Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol
Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol
The Salvadoran Football Association is the official governing football organization in El Salvador and is in charge of the El Salvador national football team. The federation is also in charge of the three tiers of domestic club competition, including the top-flight Primera División de Fútbol...
, the governing body for football in El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
.
History
The team's first attempt at qualification for the Beach Soccer World CupFIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup is a bi-annual international beach soccer competition contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA, the sport's global governing body. The tournament has taken place every year since its establishment in 1995, when it was originally supervised...
, came in 2007, when they joined Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Costa Rica , officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a multilingual, multiethnic and multicultural country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east....
and the USA in the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)
The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualifiers , more commonly known as the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship is the main championship for beach soccer in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. In both 2005 and 2007, CONCACAF and CONMEBOL held joint championships...
. Unfortunately, the team failed to win a game and ultimately finished last.
In April 2008, the team again participated in the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)
The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualifiers , more commonly known as the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship is the main championship for beach soccer in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. In both 2005 and 2007, CONCACAF and CONMEBOL held joint championships...
, with the hope of reaching their first World Cup. On this occasion, the team played above expectations, and although they lost their opening game 4–2 to CONCACAF
CONCACAF
The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football is the continental governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean...
powerhouse Mexico, they went on to defeat raining CONCACAF
CONCACAF
The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football is the continental governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean...
and CONMEBOL
CONMEBOL
The South American Football Confederation , commonly known as CONMEBOL , is the continental governing body of association football in South America and it is one of FIFA's six continental confederations...
Beach soccer
Beach soccer
Beach soccer, also known as beach football or beasal, is a variant of association football played on a beach or some form of sand. The game emphasises skill, agility and shooting at goal....
champions the USA
United States national beach soccer team
The United States national beach soccer team represents United States in international beach soccer competitions and is controlled by the USSF, the governing body for football in the United States.-Current squad:Correct as of November 2008....
(5–6), and Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Costa Rica , officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a multilingual, multiethnic and multicultural country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east....
(3–4) to finish second in the group; this allowed them to qualify for, along with Mexico
Mexico national beach football team
The Mexico national beach soccer team represents Mexico in international Beach Football competitions and is controlled by the FEMEXFUT, the governing body for football in Mexico...
, the 2008 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
2008 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
The 2008 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup was the fourth edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, governed by FIFA. Previous editions before 2005 were not governed by FIFA and were held under the title Beach Soccer World Championships. Overall this was the fourteenth edition of the World Cup since...
which was held in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. Adding to the group's achievements, two of its players also picked up individual awards, with Luis Rodas being named Goalkeeper
Goalkeeper
In many team sports which involve scoring goals, a goalkeeper is a designated player charged with directly preventing the opposing team from scoring by intercepting shots at goal...
of the tournament, and José Ruiz winning the Golden Boot
Golden Boot
A Golden Boot or Golden Shoe is an award, most often in football sports, given to the individual player who scores the most goals in a league or a tournament.These terms may also refer to:In association football...
for scoring the most goals (six in total).
In June 2009, the team again took part of the CONCACAF Championship, this time in the 2009 CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship
2009 CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship
-Semi-Finals:---------Third Place:-----Final:-Awards:-Final standing:-External links:* -References:...
. Due to having a successful tournament the previous year, they were ranked as tournament favourites alongside Mexico
Mexico national beach football team
The Mexico national beach soccer team represents Mexico in international Beach Football competitions and is controlled by the FEMEXFUT, the governing body for football in Mexico...
. The team reached the final, again knocking out traditional CONCACAF
CONCACAF
The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football is the continental governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean...
USA in the semi-final round. They faced Costa Rica in the final who had defeated reigning champions Mexico in the other semi-final match. El Salvador, contesting their second final in as many years defeated Costa Rica 6–3. This saw them crowned CONCACAF Beach Soccer Champions
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)
The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualifiers , more commonly known as the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship is the main championship for beach soccer in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. In both 2005 and 2007, CONCACAF and CONMEBOL held joint championships...
for the first time and they also qualified for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup is a bi-annual international beach soccer competition contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA, the sport's global governing body. The tournament has taken place every year since its establishment in 1995, when it was originally supervised...
. Additional to this, the team again received individual awards as young up-and-coming player José Portillo was named Goalkeeper
Goalkeeper
In many team sports which involve scoring goals, a goalkeeper is a designated player charged with directly preventing the opposing team from scoring by intercepting shots at goal...
of the tournament, and José Ruiz again won the Golden Boot
Golden Boot
A Golden Boot or Golden Shoe is an award, most often in football sports, given to the individual player who scores the most goals in a league or a tournament.These terms may also refer to:In association football...
with eight goals from four matches.
Beach Soccer World Cup record
| Year | Round | Pts | Pld | W | W aet/pso Penalty shootout The shootout is a method of determining a winner in sports matches that would have otherwise been drawn or tied. The rules for penalty shootouts vary between sports and even different competitions; however, the usual form is similar to penalty shots in that a single player takes one shot on goal... |
L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 20052005 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup The 2005 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup was the first edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, governed by FIFA. Previous editions before 2005 were not governed by FIFA and were held under the title Beach Soccer World Championships. Overall this was the 11th edition of the world cup since its... |
Did Not Qualify | ||||||||
| 2006 |
Did Not Qualify | ||||||||
| 2007 2007 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup The 2007 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup was the third edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, governed by FIFA. Previous editions before 2005 were not governed by FIFA and were held under the title Beach Soccer World Championships. Overall this was the thirteenth edition of the World Cup since... |
Did Not Qualify | ||||||||
 20082008 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup The 2008 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup was the fourth edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, governed by FIFA. Previous editions before 2005 were not governed by FIFA and were held under the title Beach Soccer World Championships. Overall this was the fourteenth edition of the World Cup since... |
1st Round | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 18 | −12 |
 20092009 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup The 2009 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup was the fifth edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, governed by FIFA. Previous editions before 2005 were not governed by FIFA and were held under the title Beach Soccer World Championships. Overall this was the fifteenth edition of the World Cup since it's... |
1st Round | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 21 | −10 |
 20112011 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup The 2011 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup was the sixth edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, governed by FIFA. Previous editions before 2005 were not governed by FIFA and were held under the title Beach Soccer World Championships. Overall this was the 16th edition of the World Cup since its... |
4th place | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 29 | −10 |
| Total | 3/6 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 35 | 68 | −33 |
Current squad
Correct as of August 2011.Coaching staff
| Head Coach |  Rudis González |
| Assistant Coach | Ramón Arturo Muñoz |
| Physical Coordinator | Elmer Edgardo Guidos |
| Medical Trainer | Francisco Amaya Cruz |
| Physiotherapist | Silvia Jeannette Cruz |
| Goalkeeper Trainer | Raúl Antonio García |
| Utilizer | Alex Geovanny Galdámez |
Achievements
- CONCACAF Beach Soccer ChampionshipFIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualifiers , more commonly known as the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship is the main championship for beach soccer in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. In both 2005 and 2007, CONCACAF and CONMEBOL held joint championships...
- Champions (1): 20092009 CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship-Semi-Finals:---------Third Place:-----Final:-Awards:-Final standing:-External links:* -References:...
- Runner-up (2): 20082008 CONCACAF Beach Soccer ChampionshipThe 2008 CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship, also known as the 2008 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualifiers for , was the second beach soccer championship for North America, Central America and the Caribbean, held in April 2008, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.Mexico won the championship, with El...
, 20102011 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)-Group B:---------------------Knockout stage:-Semi finals:-----Third place play off:-Final:-Winners:-Awards:-Teams Qualifying:-Final Placement:-References:...
- FIFA Beach Soccer World CupFIFA Beach Soccer World CupThe FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup is a bi-annual international beach soccer competition contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA, the sport's global governing body. The tournament has taken place every year since its establishment in 1995, when it was originally supervised...
- 4th place (1): 20112011 FIFA Beach Soccer World CupThe 2011 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup was the sixth edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, governed by FIFA. Previous editions before 2005 were not governed by FIFA and were held under the title Beach Soccer World Championships. Overall this was the 16th edition of the World Cup since its...