Pula pounces to crown Dinamo

MFK Dinamo became only the second non-Spanish team to win the UEFA Futsal Cup as Pula’s last-minute goal ended the reign of Boomerang Interviú in Murcia.

Stepanov unbeatable
Dinamo had lost the last two finals, 12 months ago beaten by Boomerang as they took the trophy for the second time. With two minutes to go Neto equalised for the holders to cancel out a first-half Kelson goal, but Pula - who had scored on his competition debut in the semi-finals two days ago - was the man of the moment.

Dinamo start strongly
Unsurprisingly, both coaches stayed loyal to the 12 that took them past Thursday's semi-finals; Boomerang beating hosts ElPozo Murcia FS 3-2 with a last-gasp goal and Dinamo defeating Action 21 Charleroi 3-1. After Spanish athletics hero Juan Carlos Higuero took the ceremonial kick-off, Dinamo started at pace and in the second minute a succession of shots ended with Pelé being denied brilliantly by Boomerang goalkeeper Luis Amado. At the other end Gabriel was unlucky not to turn in Marquinho's cross.

Boomerang regroup
An early time-out called by Boomerang coach Jesús Candelas seemed to invigorate the holders and Schumacher and Julio both forced Pavel Stepanov to make stops. Edgar Bertoni also went close from distance while Pelé again forced Amado into action after combining with Kelson.

Kelson strikes
It was Kelson, part of the only previous non-Spanish success when his former club Charleroi beat Dinamo in the 2005 final, that struck on 13 minutes. After a Dinamo time-out Sirilo passed a free-kick to Konstantin Maevskiy, who squared for the Brazilian to lash in. Daniel, the last second hero against Murcia, nearly equalised immediately for Boomerang but Stepanov kept out his strong effort. The goalkeeper also blocked a Neto shot while Amado was again superb to tip away Pula's drive after a mazy run and the Spain No1 also denied Sirilo.

Neto denied
Boomerang were on top after the break but their first chances were struck over by Schumacher and Daniel, before Stepanov smothered an Andreu shot. At the other end Sirilo found Tatu but Amado again got in the way. The Dinamo goalkeeper was next in action with a double-save to deny Neto and Stepanov also kicked away a Marquinho drive.

Further efforts
Dinamo were happy to play deep and hit Boomerang on the break, but the Spanish side were still finding ways through the defence but not past Stepanov. Bertoni's angled effort was saved by the goalkeeper's legs and the Italian also hit the crossbar from distance. Gabriel fed Boomerang's Joan in the area but as he turned and shot Stepanov was there to block again, while Marquinho only just missed the target with a strong strike.

Dramatic end
There was room for Dinamo to attack and Pelé made Amado dive and save, but Neto - on for the Boomerang No1 - drew Boomerang level with a shot into the top corner after a combination with Schumacher. However, although Daniel then went close, it was Dinamo who produced the last-minute winner through Pula who took his chance with aplomb. Henrique was sent off late on, but soon was back to join the Dinamo celebrations.