Following the conclusion of the group stage yesterday, today sees the IBSA Partially Sighted Football World Championships move into the semi-finals in Cagliari, Italy.

Russia and Ukraine topped group A and B respectively to qualify for the semis, while Spain finished second in Group A and England qualified on goal difference from Group B.

Russia faces England in the first semi-final at 14:30, and Ukraine takes on Spain in the second semi at 19:30.

Caption: Ukraine won Group B on maximum points.

In the play-offs for 5th-8th place, Turkey and Japan meet at 12:00, while Italy and France play at 17:00 in a match which will be broadcast live on Rai Sport.

Caption: Russia (right), who topped Group B on nine points, line up against Turkey (left).

Results Wednesday 31st May  

Group A

Turkey 1 Russia 2
Spain 3 Italy 1

Group B

England 2 France 2
Ukraine 12 Japan 1

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