MARGAO: Calangute Veterans triumphed over Murida Veterans 6-5 in a thrilling tiebreaker to secure a spot in the final of the 4th Rosary Parish 8-a-side veterans football tournament, held at Laymati ground, Davorlim on Friday, ended in a 2-2 draw at the end of regular time, with both teams battling fiercely for a place in the final.
Calangute Veterans took an early lead in the seventh minute when Vijay scored a powerful shot from outside the box, beating Murida's goalkeeper, Succour Azavedo. However, Murida Veterans responded before halftime, with Seby Vaz netting the equaliser.
In the second half, Murida gained the advantage in the 34th minute, with Seby Vaz completing his brace. However, Calangute Veterans refused to back down and fought back. In the dying moments of the match, Prashant scored the equaliser in injury time, sending the game into a tense tiebreaker.
