Colini: Montesilvano earned their luck

ASD Città di Montesilvano C/5 coach Fulvio Colini said his team had gone out to beat holders SL Benfica after the Italian new boys left Paulo Fernandes's frustrated side on the canvas.

New boys Montesilvano shock holders Benfica

SL Benfica 0-3 ASD Città di Montesilvano C/5
Three second-half goals booked the tournament debutants a place in Sunday's final and ended the champions' reign.

Duarte delighted by Sporting's little bit extra

Kairat Almaty's brave fightback earned plaudits from both coaches yet the overriding feeling in the Sporting Clube de Portugal camp was that their 3-2 semi-final victory was deserved.

Sporting reach final after breaking Kairat hearts

Sporting Clube de Portugal 3-2 Kairat Almaty
Caio Japa scored the winner late on, his second of the game, following a two-goal fightback from the Kazakh hosts.

Pressure on Benfica against new boys Montesilvano

Holders SL Benfica will thoroughly examine the UEFA Futsal Cup credentials of ASD Città di Montesilvano C/5 in the debutants' first appearance in the semi-finals on Friday.

Kairat and Sporting put ambitions to the test

Hosts Kairat Almaty are looking to home support in "a huge event for Kazakhstan" ahead of their semi-final against a Sporting Clube de Portugal team seeking to set a unique record.

Peak performances expected in Almaty

The UEFA Futsal Cup goes east to Kazakhstan as hosts Kairat Almaty, semi-final opponents Sporting Clube de Portugal, holders SL Benfica and ASD Città di Montesilvano C/5 kick off.

Pedro Costa wants repeat Benfica success

Having lifted the UEFA Futsal Cup as SL Benfica captain a year ago, Pedro Costa is keen to do so again over in Almaty, Kazakhstan, but knows the Eagles are "the side they all want to beat".

Forte: Montesilvano run is pride of Italy

ASD Città di Montesilvano C/5 captain Marcio Forte is proud Italy have a team in the finals again and says if they can repeat their elite round form they could upset the favourites in Almaty.

Candelas previews Futsal Cup finals

Jesús Candelas won two UEFA Futsal Cups with Interviú Madrid and with this year's finals kicking off on Friday he looks ahead to the action in Almaty, tipping SL Benfica to do well again.

Bastos, Robinho and Jádson on futsal

With the UEFA Futsal Cup starting in Almaty on Friday, Brazilians Michel Bastos, Robinho and Jádson explain how playing the game as youngsters helped their careers thrive.

Benedito assesses Sporting chance

Sporting Clube de Portugal's stalwart goalkeeper João Benedito speaks to UEFA.com about their route to the finals, their opponents' strength and the joy of working with Orlando Duarte.

Suleimenov confident Kairat can capture crown

Dinmukhambet Suleimenov holds his own with the Brazilians in the Kairat Almaty lineup and as they prepare to host the finals he tells UEFA.com that they have a "70%" chance of success.

Joel relives Benfica joy

Free-scoring Joel Queirós played a crucial role in SL Benfica's UEFA Futsal Cup win last year and as they prepare to begin this season's finals in Almaty he spoke to UEFA.com.

Benfica warm up with Sporting win

UEFA Futsal Cup holders SL Benfica boosted confidence ahead of this year's finals with a 4-1 Liga victory against fellow contenders Sporting Club de Portugal to secure top spot.

Falcão hails Kairat and European futsal

Brazil star Falcão recently made the UEFA Futsal Cup semi-final draw and told UEFA.com about host club Kairat Almaty, his love of the European game and Ricardinho's tattoo tribute.

Almaty mayor Akhmetzhan Yesimov welcomes finals

Almaty's mayor Akhmetzhan Yesimov has said that "staging the finals in Kazakhstan is a great honour not only for our Kairat but for the entire country" in his welcome message.