Goa, Aug. 31 -- Team Herald

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RAIA: Cuncolim Union scored a solitary goal victory over Shiroda Youth Club in the third quarter-final to march into the semi-finals of 1st All Goa Inter-Village Mansion House Football Cup 2025, at Cuncolim ground, on Sunday.

A second-half strike from Ansh Patel proved decisive in a match dominated by defensive resilience and inspired goalkeeping.

The early stages were lively, with Cuncolim Union pressing hard. In the 3rd minute, Shankar Gaunkar's free-kick whistled just over the crossbar, while Vayne Pires tested the Shiroda YC goalkeeper soon after. Viraj Velip also tried his luck from a distance in the 7th minute, but his long-range drive found the goalkeeper's gloves.

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