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Both the teams were locked in a goalless draw at the end of normal period.
Both the teams showed attacking intent and as a result there were many thrills in the game. UC Nerul had a chance to break the deadlock when Bhavesh Kandolkar picked the ball from Jolious D'Costa and the former outwitted a couple of defenders but his try was well blocked by rival goalkeeper Sachin Ashtekarin the 10th minute.
United Club of Nerul did not lag behind as they piled on the pressure and nearly scored when Agnelo Colaco's snap shot was well fisted away by rival goalkeeper Sidesh Morje. United Club of Nerul nearly broke the deadlock just before the half time when Paul Cardozo's goal-bound shot had to be denied by a goalline save by a rival defender.
Crossing over, both the teams were desperate and launched a barrage of attacks. Sporting Club of Davorlim had a golden chance to wrap up the match in the normal period itself but Perryson Rebello shot wide from close range. In the penalty shootout, Bonnie Niasso, Perryson Rebello, Vellington Rocha and Agnelo Colaco were on target for Davorlim, while Yeshwant Naik and Paul Cardozo scored for United Club of Nerul.
Sporting Club of Davorlim will meet Cana-Benaulim Sporting Association in the final on August 20.
