Goa, July 10 -- Team Herald

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RAIA: Betalbatim Sports Club edged out Maina Sports Club 4-2 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 stalemate in the regulation time in the semi-final to move into final of Benaulim Villagers Cup football tournament played at St John the Baptist ground, Betalbatim, on Thursday.

On a picture-perfect day for football, both sides delivered a high-octane contest filled with grit, flair and near-misses.

Maina SC struck first blood in the 11th minute when Joywin Carneiro soared above the defence to nod home a thunderous header from a corner. But the lead was short-lived. Betalbatim SC hit back two minutes later through Keith Rodrigues, who capitalised on a defensive lapse and coolly lob...