Goa, June 15 -- Team Herald

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PANJIM: Peddem A was the lone Goan team to break into the knockout stage, giving the home crowd plenty to cheer about in the ongoing Multi-State Masters Table Tennis Team Championship organised by Panjim Morning Stars Sports Club at the Indoor Stadium, Campal-Panjim, on Sunday.

The spirited team - comprising Jesus Bonny, Shawn Soares, Anthony Mendes, Ratnadeep Shivani and Joseph Sequeira - finished second in Group D behind group leaders Spinmoon 5 (Maharashtra) securing a well-deserved spot in the knockout stage.

They now face a tough challenge in the quarter-final against the formidable Toss Academy (Maharashtra), who topped Group A with dominant performances.

Joining Peddem A in the...