Wednesday, November 21, 2007

[Euro Futsal] Azzurri stroll through as group winners

Italy clinched first place in UEFA European Futsal Championship Group A with a comfortable defeat of the Czech Republic that keeps them apart from holders Spain in Friday's semi-finals.

Sandro Zanetti and Adriano Foglia struck before two Fabiano Assad goals ensured Italy's place in the last four, and they finished top ahead of Portugal on goal difference.

The Azzurri will continue their bid to reclaim the trophy they won in 2003 against the team that eliminated them 4-2 in the semi-finals two years later, Russia.

Group A - Matchday 3 Results:
Romania 0-3 Portugal (21-11-07)
Italy 4-0 Czech Republic (21-11-07)

Group B - Matchday 3 Results:
Russia 1-4 Spain (21-11-07)
Ukraine 2-3 Serbia (21-11-07)

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