Report: England Partially-Sighted 4-2 Türkiye

England had to come from behind to beat Türkiye 4-2, booking their place in the final of the IBSA Partially-Sighted Futsal World Championship.

The Para Lions’ opponents took the lead around five minutes into the contest but that didn’t deter Duncan Gilchrist’s side.

England eventually drew level later through Andy Cahill. It went from back to front as the Para Lions won back possession in their own half. Liam Spinks edged forward before picking out Cahill with a pinpoint pass, with the latter sweeping home the equaliser.

Gilchrist’s team turned the scoreline on its head later in the first half. After the ball went out of play, Harry Gibbons scored directly from the kick-in, with his effort going all the way through a crowd of red and white shirts.

England made it 3-1 with around eight minutes remaining of the half. Douglas Pratt won a corner, with Spinks and Gibbons combining in a well-worked set piece routine which ended with Spinks finding the back of the net.

It was four for the Para Lions minutes later as England hit the tournament hosts on the counter-attack. Adam Lione surged forward, setting up Pratt who tapped home, unmarked.

Türkiye pulled a goal back before the half-time whistle, rounding off an action-packed first period before a goalless second half followed as the Para Lions ran out 4-2 winners.

England: 1 Jack Walsh, 13 Myles Chadwick, 12 Bailey Pack, 6 Andy Cahill, 7 John McDougall, 8 Jacob Heasman, 9 Douglas Pratt, 10 Adam Lione, 11 Liam Spinks, 2 Paul McHugh, 4 Harry Gibbons, 14 Lucas McClay

Head coach: Duncan Gilchrist