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RAIA: Fondegal Youth Club edged out Eklate Football Club, 4-3, in a penalty shootout to book their place in the semi-final of the Fondegal Youth Club 9-a-side inter-ward football tournament 2025, held at the St Alex Church ground, in Curtorim.
The third quarter-final saw both teams adopt an attacking approach from the outset. In the 15th minute, Mario Mascarenhas gave Fondegal Youth Club the lead with a well-taken goal. However, the advantage was short-lived, as Sheldon Sardinha equalised for Unjirim United just five minutes later. Both sides continued to create chances, but the first half ended 1-1.
In the second half, Aleeward Mascarenhas struck with a powerful shot to restore Fondegal’s lead. Unjirim responded in the 45th minute when Floyd Antao netted a brilliant goal to level the score once again, bringing the match to 2-2 at full-time.
The contest was decided on penalties, where Fondegal Youth Club held their nerve to triumph 4-3.
Albert Dias of Fondegal Youth Club was named man-of-the-match.