Category Archives: comp_matches

‘Special’ Spain rejoice at final success

José Venancio López, Torras, Kike and two-goal hero Sergio Lozano reflect on Spain's dramatic 3-1 extra-time final defeat of Russia, who "came very close" to denying them a fourth straight title.

Lozano inspires Spain to final defeat of Russia

Russia 1-3 Spain (aet)Two goals from Sergio Lozano, his first cancelling out Pula's effort 34 seconds from time, helped secure a fourth straight title for Spain.

Medallist Mammarella credits Italy team-mates

Italy keeper Stefano Mammarella hailed his "exceptional" team-mates after scoring the goal that clinched a 3-1 third-place victory against immensely proud hosts Croatia.

Italy edge out Croatia for bronze

Croatia 1-3 ItalyItaly claimed Futsal EURO bronze for the third time after goalkeeper Stefano Mammarella's late clincher denied the hosts.

Spain and Russia face off in final again

A "great show" is predicted on Saturday as Spain seek a fourth straight European futsal title against a Russia side they have beaten in two of three previous final meetings.

Futsal EURO final by numbers

Ahead of Saturday's UEFA Futsal EURO 2012 final, UEFA.com looks at the key facts from a tournament where records were broken in goals, appearances and attendances.

Croatia ready for last hurrah against Italy

Mato Stanković and Dario Marinović want Croatia to end a "brilliant" campaign on Saturday by claiming bronze against an Italy side glad to be back among Europe's top four.