Goa, July 28 -- Team Herald

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RAIA: In one of the most dramatic match of the 26th Our Lady of Merces 8-a-side football tournament, Sao Jose de Areal Sports Club stunned a dominant Cuncolim Union side 8-7 via tie-breaker to move into the next round in a nail-biting tie-breaker at the Chinchinim Church ground, on Monday.

Cuncolim Union looked firmly in control when Daulat Dessai nodded home a well-placed header in the 20th minute, giving his team a 1-0 lead and to dictate the tempo of the match.

Cuncolim Union could have doubled their lead in the second half, but Wilson Fernandes failed to convert an open chance, missing a sitter from a close range. On the other end, David Colaco's tame attempt went straight into the...