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Charleroi final place confirmed
Thursday, 03 April 2003

Action 21 Charleroi have been given a place in the 2003 UEFA Futsal Cup final after Interviú Boomerang had the result of their Group A victory against Norilsky Nickel reversed for fielding a suspended player.

Yellow cards
The Spanish side beat Nickel 11-3 at La Garenne, Charleroi, on 21 March, a result which ensured they would finish top of their section and secure a place in the final. However, Boomerang played Javier Orol in the match despite him being suspended for receiving two yellow cards earlier in the competition. The Spanish side appealed the decision but that was rejected today meaning Charleroi and holders Playas de Castellón will meet in the two-legged final.

Belgium first
The first leg will be in Charleroi on Wednesday 16 April at 20.00CET with Ivan Novak of Croatia and Jyrki Filppu confirmed as the referees while Zbigniew Kosmala of Poland will be the third official. The date for the second leg has yet to be agreed but will take place in early May.

Default victory
The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body first studied the case last week and decreed that a 3-0 victory be awarded to Norilsky by default. The amended Group A table subsequently saw Boomerang, Charleroi and Norilsky tied on six points.

Goals scored
The triumvirate each won one game against the other and had identical goal differences from their matches against each other, leaving Charleroi to top the table courtesy of their 12 goals scored. Boomerang struck eight goals and Norilsky seven.

Possible appeal
The decision means the UEFA Futsal Cup final will again be contested by Charleroi and Castellón. The Spanish side beat Charleroi 5-1 in last season's inaugural final.