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Betalbatim: In a heart-stopping penalty shootout, Raia Sporting Club edged out Betalbatim Sporting Club with a 10-9 victory, securing their spot in the finals of the 7th Martin’s Cup Football Tournament. The match, which ended in a 0-0 stalemate after full time, was decided in a tense tiebreaker that kept the large crowd at the Panchayat Ground in Betalbatim on the edge of their seats. Melroy Borges of Raia Sporting Club was honored as the Man of the Match for his outstanding performance. The final showdown is set for January 19, where Raia Sporting Club will face off against Sporting Club Davorlim.
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The 7th Martin’s Cup Football Tournament witnessed a dramatic semifinal match between Raia Sporting Club and Betalbatim Sporting Club, with the former emerging victorious in a nail-biting penalty shootout. Held at the Panchayat Ground in Betalbatim on Sunday, the match saw both teams display exceptional skill, yet neither could break the deadlock, resulting in a 0-0 scoreline at the end of full time.
The tiebreaker that followed was a testament to the teams’ determination and precision. Raia Sporting Club proved to be the better shooters, securing a 10-9 win in the penalty shootout. This victory not only marked their entry into the finals but also highlighted the team’s resilience and strategic prowess.
Melroy Borges, a standout player for Raia Sporting Club, was awarded the Man of the Match by Bonny Pereira, the president of Betalbatim Sporting Club. This recognition underscored Borges’s significant contribution to the team’s success.
The final match of the 7th Martin’s Cup, organized by Betalbatim Sporting Club, is scheduled for January 19. Raia Sporting Club will face Sporting Club Davorlim in what promises to be an exciting and competitive encounter.
