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MAPUSA: Saligao Sporting Club prevailed over PVC Parra in a penalty shootout, winning 3-2 to advance to the quarter-finals of the Assonora United Super Soccer Cup 2025, held at Assonora ground, on Wednesday.
With both sides familiar with each other's playing style, the match ended goalless at full time, prompting a tie-breaker.
In the shootout, Saligao held their nerve as Nikhil Naik, Sydney Demelo and Abusaliya Hawaldar converted their spot-kicks. For PVC Parra, Joston Cardozo and Joaquim Pacheco found the net.
Goalkeeper Augustin Demelo was named man-of-the-match for his brilliant performance.