Brazil-Russia soccer at Blue Cross Arena March 23

Led by Rochester Lancers captain and top scorer Mauricio Salles, Brazil will face Russia in an Indoor World Cup game at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial on Monday, March 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased through the Lancers and at their website, www.rlancers.com.

It's the first time Rochester has hosted such an event with indoor players on national teams. Salles, 37, has played for both the Rochester Lancers and the Rochester Rhinos previously. He has led the Lancers in scoring the past two seasons and was a second-team all-star in the Major Arena Soccer League this season for Rochester, which reached the second round of the playoffs for the first time. The Lancers were eliminated on Wednesday night, losing 6-4 at seven-time indoor champion Baltimore.

The indoor World Cup starts next Saturday, March 21 with 12 teams in three groups. Matches will be in seven cities around the country: Chicago, Allen, Texas, San Diego, Wichita, Ontario, California and Flint, Michigan. The Lancers front office was selected to host the Russia-Brazil match. Another Lancers player, goalie Joey Kapinos, will play for the United States.

"To play for my home country is amazing," Salles said. "However, to also play in front of my home fans in Rochester is even more special."