A determined Flash FC rallied strongly to get the better of Naaz FC 3-2 via the tie-breaker penalty shootout in a keenly contested league encounter of the 2nd Colaba Sports League and played at the Cooperage ground. The scores were level at 1-all at the end of regulation period.
Action during the league match between Flash FC (red) and Naaz FC (green) during the Colaba Sports League .
After a barren 35-minute first session, Naaz FC against the run of play snatched the advantage, with Aziz Khan firing them in the lead with a goal in the 50th minute.
However, their joy was short-lived as two minutes later prolific scorer Tejas Raut netted the equalising goal for Flash and force the match to the tie-breaker.
In the tense penalty kicks duel, Flash successfully scored two through Ajinkya Nalawade and Ajit Bhoir while only Ritesh Sathe found success for the losers.
Tejas was later declared ‘Player of the match.
Results: Flash FC 3 (Tejas Taut 52, Ajinkya Nalawade, Ajit Bhoir) beat Naaz FC 2 (Aziz Khan 50, Ritesh Sathe). Player of the match: Tejas Raut (Flash FC).