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RAIA: Agxem Sports Club moved into the next round after defeating Piedadigal FC 5-2 via tie-breaker in the Silver Jubilee Cup 2025 inter-ward football tournament organised by Sporting Club of Virabhat at St Alex Church ground, Curtorim, on Tuesday.
In an exciting match, both the teams played an attacking football. Piedadigal FC Anthony Fernandes’ shot hit the post and went out of play. The first half ended in a goalless draw.
In the second half, Agxem SC scored their first goal through Alroy Gomes in the 40th minute after receiving a pass from Joel to make it 1-0. Soon after, Piedadigal FC equalised through Anthony Fernandes in the 45th minute to make it 1-1.
At the end of regulation time, both the teams settled for a 1-1 draw.
In the following tie-breaker, Agxem SC won by 4-1 penalties, with Joel, Nickson, Agnelo and Savio scoring. For Piedadigal FC, only Prakash was on target.