Semi-final matchups set at football 5 Euros
France will face Turkey and Spain will challenge Germany for a spot in the finals at IBSA’s football 5-a-side European Championships. 19 Jun 2013
David Labarre of France scores a penalty against Ali Hidir Kurt of Turkey - Football 5-a-side at the London 2012 Paralympic Games
France, Spain, Germany and Turkey have all qualified for the semi-finals at IBSA’s football 5-a-side European Championships following the conclusion of the group stage on Monday (17 June).
France and Spain made it through Group 1 with seven and five points, respectively, leaving Greece and Russia to fight it out for one of the last four places.
In Group 2, Germany put on a surprising performance, topping the group with seven points, while Turkey finished only two points behind in second place. Great Britain finished a disappointing third with three points, followed by Italy in fourth with one point.
The semi-finals on Wednesday (19 June) will see France against Turkey and Spain against Germany.
Full results from the group stage:
Saturday (15 June)
Group 1
France 2 - Greece 1
Spain 1 - Russia 0
Group 2
Germany 1 – Italy 0
Turkey 1 - Great Britain 0
Sunday (16 June)
Group 1
Spain 1 - Greece 1
France 2 - Russia 1
Group 2
Italy 0 - Turkey 0
Germany 2 - Great Britain 1
Monday (17 June)
Group 1
France 0 - Spain 0
Greece 1 - Russia 0
Group 2
Turkey 2 - Germany 2
Great Britain 3 - Italy 1