MARGAO
Calangute Veterans triumphed over Murida Veterans 6-5 in a thrilling penalty shootout to secure their place in the finals of the 4th Rosary Parish 8-a-Side Veterans Football Tournament. The match, held at Laymati Ground in Davorlim on Friday, ended in a 2-2 draw after regular time, with both teams battling fiercely for supremacy.
The match kicked off with early excitement as Calangute Veterans took the lead in the 7th minute. Vijay scored a well-placed goal from outside the box, beating Murida goalkeeper Succour Azavedo to give his side the advantage. However, Murida responded just before halftime, with Seby Vaz finding the equalizer to make it 1-1.
In the second half, Murida Veterans took the lead in the 34th minute when Seby Vaz completed his brace with another fine goal. With the match edging toward its conclusion, Calangute Veterans mounted a spirited comeback and managed to level the score in injury time, with Prashant netting the crucial equalizer.
The match was decided by a penalty shootout, where Calangute Veterans proved to be the more accurate shooters, securing a 6-5 victory in the tiebreaker and booking their spot in the final.
