Almaty's "Kairat" advances to the Champions League final
Futsal Whirlwind: Kairat Makes UEFA Champions League History
Set in the bustling city of Le Mans, France, the pulsating semi-finals of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League commenced with "Kairat" from Almaty locking horns with "Cartagena".
The stage was set for a thrilling encounter, and it didn't disappoint. "Kairat" managed to clinch a nail-biting 3:2 victory, securing their place as the first finalist of the season. Allison (16' and 37') found the back of the net twice, while goalkeeper Dennis Cavalcanti (39') added a third, capitalizing on an empty net opportunity. "Cartagena" responded with goals from Miguel Mellado (20') and Gabriel Motta (40'), the latter converting a penalty.
With this triumph, "Kairat" will go head-to-head with the Champions League title in the final against either "Sporting" from Lisbon or Spanish side "Palma". The top-tier clash is scheduled for May 4, starting at 23:00 local time in Kazakhstan.
The Kazakh team's journey isn't new to the hallowed grounds of the Champions League. Having already won the tournament in 2013 and 2015, they've emerged as formidable contenders yet again. However, their path to glory wasn't without a hiccup, as they suffered a final defeat in 2019.
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[Enrichment Insight: The second finalist for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League has yet to be determined as the semi-finals are in progress or recently completed based on the schedule provided. The matches are between Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain, and Barcelona vs Inter Milan. The final match details include a venue (Munich Football Arena, Munich), and the date (Saturday, 31 May 2025). For real-time updates, follow official UEFA announcements.]
- In the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League, the Kazakh team Kairat faced Cartagena, with the match taking place in Le Mans, France.
- Kairat secured their place as the first finalist of the 2024/25 season with a thrilling 3:2 victory, thanks to goals from Allison, Dennis Cavalcanti, and a hattrick of assists from unnamed players.
- They will now face the Champions League title in the final against either Sporting from Lisbon or Spanish side Palma, scheduled for May 4, starting at 23:00 local time in Kazakhstan.
- Although Kairat has previously faced victories and defeats in the Champions League, they have emerged as formidable contenders once again, with their journey not entirely smooth, as they experienced a final defeat in 2019.
