Futsal EURO Predictor: Win with Kia

Hosts Belgium have not won a game in their last three finals appearances but hope to put that right in Antwerp in a well-balanced group involving Romania and Ukraine.

The last two UEFA Futsal EURO runners-up Portugal and Russia are head to head in Group B along with the Netherlands, in the finals for the first time since 2005.

"I don't think I'm a hero − it's my job to save shots," keeper Kryrylo Tsypun told UEFA.com after helping Ukraine through at the expense of a "proud" Belgium team who rued missed chances.

Eder Lima hit a superb equaliser to earn Russia a 4-4 draw and top spot in Group B, but he was frustrated to concede four goals; Portugal coach Jorge Braz was more positive.

UEFA.com profiles Group C rivals Italy, champions in 2003, Azerbaijan, semi-finalists four years ago, and a Slovenia side who have lost every finals game they have played.

Spain are aiming for a fifth straight UEFA Futsal EURO triumph but 2010 bronze-medallists the Czech Republic and 2012 semi-finalists Croatia challenge them in Group D.

The first continental finals of the new year begin on 28 January when Antwerp is the setting for UEFA Futsal EURO 2014 as Spain aim for a fifth straight European title.

Spain and Italy scored freely, Slovenia impressed, Russia travelled to Iran, Belgium and the Netherlands drew twice, and Croatia and Ukraine shared wins in the latest warm-ups.

Holders Spain were pitted with recent semi-finalists Croatia and Czech Republic in the UEFA Futsal EURO 2014 draw while hosts Belgium will open the finals against Romania.