Guardian Angel SC secured a dramatic victory over United Club of Nerul, edging them out 5-4 in a tense penalty shootout to book their spot in the final of the Benaulim Panchayat Cup at St John the Baptist ground. The semi-final encounter lived up to expectations, with both teams displaying grit and determination throughout regulation time, but ultimately failing to break the deadlock as the match ended in a stalemate.
The closely-fought contest saw both sides create several scoring opportunities, but resolute defending and impressive goalkeeping ensured that the scoreline remained unchanged at the end of normal time. As the pressure mounted, the match was forced into a penalty shootout to decide the finalist.
In the ensuing tiebreaker, Guardian Angel SC kept their composure under immense pressure. Each penalty kick was met with anticipation from the crowd, and both teams converted their initial attempts with precision. The turning point came when the Guardian Angel goalkeeper made a crucial save, giving his team the edge. Guardian Angel’s players held their nerve, successfully converting all five of their penalties, while United Club of Nerul faltered with one miss, bringing the final score in the shootout to 5-4 in favour of Guardian Angel.