Kairat Almaty became the first Kazakhstani team to claim a UEFA title with their triumph in Tbilisi – and did it the hard way with thrilling wins against FC Barcelona and MFK Dinamo.
29/04/2013
Cacau thrilled as Kairat celebrations begin
Cacau described transforming a Kairat Almaty team with "very low" morale into UEFA Futsal Cup winners and captain Dinmukhambet Suleimenov said: "We have fulfilled our dream."
28/04/20131:37
Kairat tactics outfoxed Dinamo
MFK Dinamo reflected on their second consecutive final defeat and admitted that a failure to counter Kairat Almaty's tactic of an attacking goalkeeper was the key to their 4-3 loss.
28/04/20131:37
Relieved Kairat beat Dinamo to win Futsal Cup
MFK Dinamo 3-4 Kairat Almaty Kazakhstan clinched its first UEFA honour as Kairat held off a tremendous late surge by Dinamo to take the title in Tbilisi.
28/04/20131:37
Barcelona rebuild pride, Iberia enjoy run
FC Barcelona coach Marc Carmona and players Torras and Cristian spoke of restored pride after pipping Iberia Star Tbilisi to third spot, while Marko Perić savoured the experience.
28/04/20131:28
Barcelona beat Iberia Star to bronze
Iberia Star Tbilisi 1-4 FC Barcelona The deposed holders defeated their Georgian hosts to claim third place in Tbilisi with Sergio Lozano scoring twice.
28/04/20131:28
Kairat come to terms with 'historic' win
"How many times can you beat the best team in the world?" asked Kairat Almaty goalkeeper Higuita after their semi-final defeat of stunned holders FC Barcelona; "historic" for Cacau.
26/04/20131:53
Dinamo 'plan worked' to undo Iberia Star
"Our plan worked," MFK Dinamo goalkeeper Aleksei Popov said after a 5-2 semi-final defeat of hosts Iberia Star Tbilisi, whose coach and players rued early missed chances.
26/04/20131:16
Kairat end Barcelona reign
Kairat Almaty 5-4 FC Barcelona Fumasa's hat-trick ended Kairat's run of four semi-final losses with a dramatic defeat of the holders, and they now play MFK Dinamo.
26/04/20131:53
Clinical Dinamo do down Iberia Star
Iberia Star Tbilisi 2-5 MFK Dinamo Pula and Dieguinho both scored twice to help put Dinamo through to a record fifth final and end the hopes of the hosts.
26/04/20131:16
Suspended Gustavo backs Dinamo
MFK Dinamo keeper Gustavo will be a spectator on Friday as he is suspended for the semi-final against Iberia Star Tbilisi but he has enjoyed his campaign and backs his colleagues.
24/04/20132:49
Kairat duo promise almighty effort
Kairat Almaty take on holders FC Barcelona in their fifth semi-final on Friday in Tbilisi – and Dinmukhambet Suleimenov and Vitaliy Khalyavin have their sights set on a first decider.
23/04/20133:03
Alves, Seedorf and Bebeto salute futsal
With a packed house expected when the UEFA Futsal Cup finals begin in Tbilisi on Friday, Daniel Alves, Clarence Seedorf and Bebeto tell UEFA.com why they love the sport.
22/04/20133:40
Fernandão wants more Barcelona trophy time
A year ago FC Barcelona vice-captain Fernandão carried the UEFA Futsal Cup onto the Camp Nou pitch in triumph; now he aims to lead the Catalan side to another triumph in Tbilisi.
20/04/20133:29
Fukin fit for Dinamo futsal challenge
A year ago as MFK Dinamo lost the final to FC Barcelona in Lleida, a frustrated Aleksandr Fukin was watching from the sidelines but in Tbilisi he will be back and raring to go.
19/04/20133:32
Barcelona relive 2012 triumph in Lleida
FC Barcelona defend the UEFA Futsal Cup in Tbilisi later this month and Torras, Fernandão and Sergio Lozano relive their debut triumph 12 months ago on home territory in Lleida.