RAIA, May 2 -- Mitra Veterans, Santa Cruz, defeated Orlim Veterans 9-8 via tie-breaker in the final to crown champions of 2nd Kala Mogi veterans football tournament organised by Betalbatim Kala Mogi, at Betalbatim panchayat ground, recently.

In the 10th minute of the game, Mitra Veterans scored a goal from a free-kick taken by Avinash, beating the Orlim Veterans goalkeeper. Orlim Veterans' Robert Fernandes almost scored with a powerful shot that hit the crossbar before halftime.

At halftime, Mitra Veterans were ahead 1-0. In the second half, Orlim Veterans changed their plans and managed to score an equaliser in the 30th minute, making it 1-1. The match ended in a draw after regular time. In resultant tie-breaker, Mitra Veterans proved ...