MARGAO
Raia Sporting Club secured a dramatic 6-5 victory over Velsao Sports and Cultural Club in a penalty shootout, advancing to the semifinals of the 14th Wilred Leisure Soccer Cup 2025 at the DSYA ground in Curtorim on Wednesday.
Raia Sporting drew first blood in the 8th minute, with Velroy Borges finding the net. However, Velsao SCC responded strongly, leveling the score in the 34th minute through Agnelo D'Souza. With neither team able to break the deadlock during regulation time, the match ended in a 1-1 draw, forcing a penalty shootout.
In the decisive shootout, Raia Sporting held their nerve, converting penalties through Achilles Fernandes, Roy Colaco, Sanjiro Pango, Joswel Cardozo, and Jack Medeira. Velsao SCC responded with successful penalties from Aaron Fernandes, Melwyn Gama, Alerico Cardozo, and Domnic Soares.
Velroy Borges of Raia Sporting Club was awarded the Man of the Match.
