Goa, July 14 -- Team Herald

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RAIA: Betalbatim Sporting Club were crowned champions after beating Navelim Sporting Club 7-6 via tie-breaker in the final of 24th Benaulim Villagers Cup inter-village football tournament organised by Dando Boys Club Benaulim at St John de Baptist ground, Dando-Benaulim, recently.

The final played before a roaring crowd, delivered fireworks from the start. Navelim SC's talisman Ronaldo Pereira calmly slotted home a 17th-minute penalty, but Betalbatim SC replied with relentless pressure.

In the 30th minute, a Dickson Rogtao free-kick caused heartbreak for Navelim SC as Aden Pereira mistakenly turned it into his own net.

The second half saw more drama as Ronaldo converted yet another pe...