PANAJI
Cuncolim Union booked their place in the final of the Santa Cruz Society of Poitomaddo Cuncolim football tournament after overcoming arch-rivals Ambaulim Sports Club 4-3 in a penalty shootout at Poitomaddo ground.
In an eagerly contested encounter, both neighbouring sides fought hard, but Cuncolim Union held their nerve in the tie-breaker to secure the victory and a place in the final.
For Cuncolim Union, Frazer Fernandes, Viraj Velip, Ansh Patel and Brijesh Shelke converted their spot kicks, while Alfriano Fernandes, Visiton Fernandes and Alex Fernandes scored for Ambaulim.
Cuncolim Union goalkeeper Sachin Velip proved instrumental in the shootout, saving one penalty, while another Ambaulim attempt struck the post.
Ansh Patel was adjudged Man of the Match for his performance.
