[Euro Futsal] Morgado artistry in Italy exhibition

Italy equalled the record margin of victory in the UEFA European Futsal Championship finals as their class told against Romania.

Two days ago Italy were involved in the first 0-0 draw in this competition in eight years against hosts Portugal but this afternoon they struck after 82 seconds through Carlos Morgado, who went on to complete a hat-trick.

Romania defeated the Czech Republic 8-4 on their finals debut on Friday but the 2003 winners were a class above and now need only a point against the Czech Republic in Santo Tirso on Wednesday to keep up their record of reaching every semi-final, while Romania take on Portugal in Gondomar.

Adriano Foglia scored a brace, and Saad Assis and Fernando Grana added the others. Cosmin Gherman scored Romania's only goal to make it 3-1.

Group A - Matchday 2 Results:
Italy 7-1 Romania (18-11-07)
Portugal 5-3 Czech Republic (18-11-07)

Group B - Matchday 2 Results:
Ukraine 1-4 Russia (19-11-07)
Spain 1-1 Serbia (19-11-07)