FC Goa claimed their second Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy with a thrilling 6-4 penalty shootout victory over Odisha FC at PJN Stadium, Fatorda on Friday evening.
Odisha FC drew first blood through Hugo Boumous, but FC Goa fought back with goals from Sadiku and Drazic to lead 2-1 at halftime. Odisha levelled through a Jahouh penalty before Rahim Ali put them ahead again. However, Sadiku's late penalty ensured the match went to a shootout.
The tournament, graced by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Sports Minister Govind Gaude, saw both teams vying for midfield supremacy from the outset.
In the shoot-out, FC Goa were on fire as their custodian Laximikanth Kattimani came in clutch to deny Odisha FC’s Ahmed Jahouh and Delgado from the spot and sealed them the win.
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