New futsal kings to be crowned

Semi-final successes
Murcia eliminated hosts and holders MFK Dinamo Moskva on penalties on Friday to end their rivals' dream of a fourth consecutive final, while reaching the showpiece themselves at the third attempt. Earlier Ekaterinburg, making their European debut and playing their first ever UEFA Futsal Cup match away from their home, scored three goals in the last six minutes to beat Kairat Almaty 4-1.

Murcia concern
Spain have been the dominant force in the early years of this competition, Playas de Castellón FS and Boomerang Interviú both lifting the cup twice. But although Murcia have won the last two Spanish titles and are favourites for a third, a European title will not come easily believes the hero of the semi-final shoot-out, goalkeeper Juanjo.

'Very difficult'
"The final will also be a very difficult game," he told uefa.com. "We only have one-and-a-half days to rest. Our players are tired from all the games during this demanding season, so it is important that we rest well to be in peak condition for the final. The key to winning this game will be the defence. If we manage to defend well, then goals at the other end will follow."

Duda impressed
Vinicius Bacaro and Vinicius Elías both played a part on Friday despite recent injury problems. Murcia coach Duda's major concern is the unknown quantity of their opponents. "We know Dinamo better than Viz-Sinara," he said. "But I have seen some matches between both of them and I have to say I have been very impressed by Ekaterinburg. They control the ball very well, they are individually very good. They play at a very high level."

ElPozo experience

Warning
He also had a warning for Murcia. "We will not be the whipping boys as we will show them our ability to play on the break, our playing style," he said. "It is difficult to say who [of the two finalists] will play which kind of futsal. The Spanish side always tend to attack. However we saw how they gave the ball away to Dinamo."