Winning feeling has Pula purring

There hardly can be a better way to make a European debut than to score six minutes into a semi-final. And that can only be topped by striking in the dying seconds of the final itself. That is the story of MFK Dinamo Moskva player Pula and his superb campaign in the UEFA Futsal Cup final four.

Recent signing
The 26-year-old, also known as Caetano Wagner Pereira, only recently joined Dinamo from Russian rivals MFK Arbat Moskva, having previously played for Brazilian giants AA Carlos Barbosa. But he has made some impact on his bow in this competition in Murcia this week.

'Best feeling'
First he announced himself to the continent with his opener in the last four against Action 21 Charleroi, setting his side on the way to a 3-1 victory on Thursday. Then yesterday, not long after holders Boomerang Interviú had equalised in the final to seemingly force extra time, Pula struck a perfect shot with only 26 seconds remaining. "It is the best feeling I have ever had," Pula told uefa.com. "I am very happy and very grateful to God for giving me the chance to be so happy."

Dinamo delight
Pula may have an unblemished record in UEFA Futsal Cup finals, but the same does not go for Dinamo who had lost at this stage in 2005 to Charleroi and 2006 against Boomerang. The importance of his contribution is now lost on the Brazilian. "I feel absolutely wonderful," Pula said. "I know just how much it means to the club and I feel very happy for all my team-mates."