MARGAO: Fr Agnelo Sports and Cultural Club Paroda booked their place in the final of the Navelim Villagers Union Trophy after edging past Guardian Angel SC Curchorem 7-6 via the tie-breaker in a thrilling semifinal at Rosary Church ground, Navelim, on Friday.
The teams were locked 2-2 at the end of regulation time. Ivo Costa and Norman Dias scored for Guardian Angel, while Velroy Carvalho and Benzo Clement found the net for Paroda.
In the ensuing penalty shootout, Rayan Menezes, Florian Fernandes, Xavier Rebello, Velroy Carvalho and Princen Costa converted for Paroda. Fhezer Gomes, Norman Dias, Adriano Gomes and Ivo Costa scored for Guardian Angel.
Paroda goalkeeper Ravil Fernandes, who saved four penalties, was adjudged Player of the Match. He received the award from Navelim-based social worker Siddesh Bhagat.
