Goa, Aug. 13 -- Cansaulim defeated hosts St Sebastian Union Club 5-4 on penalties in a thrilling quarterfinal at Dando, Benaulim.

CAC Sports and Social Club, Cansaulim, secured a place in the semifinals of the St Sebastian Union football tournament after defeating hosts St Sebastian Union Club, Benaulim, 5-4 in a penalty shootout on Wednesday.

The quarterfinal was played at the St John the Baptist Football Ground in Dando, Benaulim, and remained tightly contested throughout. CAC Cansaulim took the lead through Deepak Kadam, who finished with a neat placement.

St Sebastian Union Club fought back and levelled the score before halftime through Irfan Pathan, with both teams going into the break at 1-1.

The second half saw both sides creat...