PANJIM: Sea Pearl, Velim edged past FC Manayata, Charao 5-4 via the tie-breaker to advance in the London Cup floodlit football tournament, organized by Siridao Sports Club, at River Plate ground, Siridao, on Tuesday.
FC Manayata took the lead in the eighth minute though Chandan but Velim soon equalized after Richard set up Samson.
Post resumption, FC Manayata took the lead through Sidesh and Parjit netted the third goal. However, Velim did not give up and Mairo scored while Samson restored parity in the injury time.
In the ensuing penalty shoot-out, Samson, Mairo, Agnelo, Milroy and Richard scored for Velim while Chandan of FC Manayata shot wide.
