Indian Premier Futsal League 2016: Final Group Standings, Semi-Finals Schedule

Kochi and Goa advanced to the semi-finals of the 2016 Indian Premier Futsal League on Thursday after clinching results against respective group opponents Chennai and Bengaluru.

A 3-3 draw against Chennai was sufficient for Kochi to take second place in Group A as the latter twice fought back from behind to snatch a point from their opponents, with Chaguinha the star of the show.

Earlier on Thursday, goals from Michael Silva, Rafael and Vampeta saw Goa claim a convincing 3-0 victory over Bengaluru to top Group B ahead of Kolkata, with Cafu making a sensational futsal debut for the former.

That means Mumbai will go up against Kolkata in Saturday’s opening semi-final before Goa take on Kochi as they look to make it to the grand decider at Peddem Sports Complex, Goa.

Read on for roundup of Thursday’s Indian Premier Futsal League results, complete with the latest group standings and confirmation of who will face who in the last four.

Chennai 3-3 Kochi

With no chance of toppling Mumbai from the Group A summit, Kochi knew all they needed to do was avoid defeat against Chennai in order to take their spot in Saturday’s semi-finals.

After scoring two apiece in Sunday’s 4-4 draw against Chennai, Deives Moraes and Chaguinha in particular bore a heavy burden coming into Thursday’s duel, as foretold by Premier Futsal:

Knowing the kind of chemistry Moraes and Chaguinha …

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