Goa, May 15 -- Team Herald

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RAIA: Cuncolim Union scraped past hosts Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim with a 5-4 victory in a tie-breaker to seal their place in the semi-finals of the Cavelossim Villagers UK Cup 2025, played at the Fr Druston and Wellington ground, Cavelossim, on Thursday.

Despite a below-par performance, Cuncolim managed to overcome the hosts after both teams failed to score in regulation time. The match saw both sides adopt a short-passing game, but their inability to deliver accurate passes to the wings meant defenders found it easy to dispossess forwards.

Cuncolim's Vinod Velip had a powerful volley sail over the crossbar, while Cavelossim's best opportunity fell to Raju Cardozo, who failed to nod...