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Historic win for Futsal team

  • Saturday, 26 January, 2013
  • England celebrate
  • The England Futsal squad in Malta. Photo by Domenic Aquilina.
  • England Futsal Head Coach Peter Sturgess

England beat Cyprus 2-1 to make it to the main Euro qualifiers for the first time



England 2-1 Cyprus
UEFA Futsal European Championship
Preliminary Qualifying Round
Saturday 26 January 2013
Kaunas, Lithuania

William Wallace scored both goals as England beat Cyprus 2-1 to progress to the main round of UEFA Futsal Euro 2014 qualifying for the first ever time.

Wallace grabbed two in two minutes to guide Pete Sturgess’s side to an historic victory.

England defeated Lithuania 4-3 on Friday night before edging the Cypriots in Kaunas.

The Three Lions will now face Ukraine, Slovenia and host nation Turkey in the main round at the end of March.

The Finals will take place in Belgium early next year.

Meanwhile, England will be back in action on home soil in February with Turkey visiting the Sporthouse venue in Barking for two friendly matches.


What Do You Think?

  • Well done England! The FA should give more support and recognition to Futsal and the benefits it provides to youth development. Embrase it don't fear it, as it offers great potential in developing and retaining the next generation of talented footballers!By CoachP (3 months ago)