Indian Premier Futsal League 2016: Semi-Finals Results and Championship Schedule

Mumbai sealed their place in the final of the 2016 Indian Premier Futsal League with a 4-2 victory over Kolkata after Angelott Caro produced an inspired performance at Peddem Sports Complex, Goa.

The Colombian netted a stunning hat-trick and supplied another assist to help Ryan Giggs’ side reach the tournament showdown on Sunday.

There they will meet surprise package Kochi, after Michel Salgado’s men downed Cafu’s Goa 2-1 after a brace from star player Bruno Chaguinha.  

Here are the confirmed results from Saturday’s action as well as analysis from the day’s play:

Recap

For the Marquee Players, this clash pitted legendary Manchester United winger Giggs and former Argentina international Hernan Crespo against one another.

With one minute remaining in the first quarter, Angelott broke the deadlock with a smooth finish following fine buildup to score his fifth goal in as many games, per Nishanth of SportSkeeda.

He would add to his tally immediately following the short break, as he made Pula pay for his mistake to put his side 2-0 ahead.

On the stroke of half-time, the game looked out of sight for Kolkata as they conceded once more. Their attacking style continued to leave their defenders open at the back, and they were punished when Angelott fed team-mate Kevin Ramirez. The playmaker cheekily found the back of the net through the legs of the opposition goalkeeper Cidao.

But the match would soon tighten up following the break. Kolkata burst back into life with a two-goal …

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