One all-England and one all-Portugal semi-final meant that an England versus Portugal final was assured before the two semi-finals even kicked off but which teams would contest the final were the unanswered questions.

If we tell you that 2-0 is the most common semi-final scoreline in eurofootballfives.com history we will probably not give you great odds on guessing the final scores in the Albufeira Fives Plate semi-finals.

KPMG WFC met Ebirds in the first semi-final. This promised to be a great encounter with KPMG only just missing out on the Cup competition and Ebirds gaining strength and form as the tournament progressed. The game proved to be a close contest and KPMG WFC got their noses in front with a goal from Ashley Henley – what a time to score your first goal of the tournament! The first goal in these games often prove crucial as the team in front have something to hold onto whilst the team who fall behind have to chase the game and as the minutes tick away gamble more and inevitably leave gaps at the back.

Ebirds tried everything they could to get back into the game. As time went on the pressure was beginning to tell on both sides and Ebirds were now trying to capitalize on long throw-ins into the box to cause trouble in the KPMG WFC box. KPMG WFC were looking fairly comfortable against this tactic though. Then, as the final whistle drew closer the decisive moment came – a second goal from KPMG to break Ebirds hearts. The scorer, none other than Emma Jesse keeping up her goal per game average as she took her tournament tally to 6.

Who would join KPMG WFC in the final? Well we can confidently say CAAF Alte but will it be their “A” or “B” team? In a curious twist of fate the clubs two teams met each other in this ‘derby' game. The game had a curious atmosphere which at times was like a training match and at other times was intense. In the end it was the “A” team that proved to have the extra edge with a double from Maria Canhoto to take their berth in the final.