Goa, Feb. 14 -- Team Herald

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GUIRIM: Sesa Football Academy qualified for the National Finals of the Dream Sports Championship 2025 after a tough battle against Dempo SC in the Goa Regional Round final played at the Fields of Dreams, on Friday.

The match ended with a 2-2 draw, but eventually, Sesa FA goalkeeper Sakib Lamture emerged as the hero as his side secured a 4-2 win on penalties in the U-17 football tournament.

Sesa FA opened the scoring in the 14th minute when Aniket Terane found the net. A second goal followed when Pramod Gawas doubled the lead for Sesa FA in the 63rd minute. With the victory almost in the bag, Dempo SC turned up the heat.

Jonathan Silva reduced the deficit in the 73rd minute and in the ...