RAIA, Oct. 2 -- Mandopa Sporting stormed into the finals of the 46th St Joseph Festival football tournament after defeating United Boys of Ambaulim, 8-7 in a tense tie-breaker.The first half was goalless, but Ambaulim surged ahead 2-0 in the second through Teron Fernandes (38') and Jesvan Fernandes (45'). Mandopa rallied with Richard Costa (52') and Travis D'Sousa (60') to level the match and push it into penalties.In the shootout, Mandopa held their nerve, with scorers Richard Costa, Noah Luis, Aden Pereira, Travis D'Sousa, Rowan Pereira and Selvin Gomes prevailing over Ambaulim's Bradly Carvalho, Sowel Fernandes, Alfiano Fernandes, Savlon Fernandes and Alex Fernandes.Mandopa will now face Guardian Angel in the final on October 12.

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