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Spain and Russia in B2/B3 Football European final
Date: December 16, 2014
Category: Football
Russia and Spain meet later today in the final of the IBSA Partially Sighted (B2/B3) Football European Championships 2014 in La Spezia, Italy.
Russia pulled back a one goal deficit yesterday moring against Italy to win 2-1 and top Group A on a maximum nine points. Kanaev and Turkov were on target for Russia.
In the other Group A match England defeated newcomers Austria 11-0 to secure second place and a slot in today's 3rd-4th place play-off.
In Group B Spain proved to be too strong for Turkey and ran out 10-0 winners, overtaking Ukraine on goal difference to top the group and qualify for the final.
Today's fixtures:
09:00 5th-6th place play-off: Italy vs Turkey
11:30 3rd-4th place play-off: Ukraine vs England
14:00 Final: Spain vs Russia
Go the the IBSA Blind Football Facebook page for more info and photos.