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RAIA: United Boys of Ambaulim lit up the Dando ground, Benaulim, with a dominant 3-1 triumph over Betalbatim SC to move into the next round of 34th Super Soccer football tournament showcasing flair, power and purpose in their first outing.
Joel Barretto strike in the 24th minute to give UB Ambaulim a lead at half-time.
After the break, Lawrito pounced in the 33rd minute to make it 2-0. Dailon’s sharp finish in the 49th minute sealed the contest.
Betalbatim SC’s Klusner Pereira converted a late penalty. Earlier, Parish Youth Nuvem snatched a thrilling 6-5 victory in penalties against a valiant CAC Cansaulim to move into the next round.
At the end of regulation time, both teams were held to a goalless draw. However, fortune favoured PY Nuvem in the penalty shoot-out, where they held their nerve.