ECU Line in Keli Cup final

RIYADH — ECU Line Saudi Arabia United FC beat Safeco and Arafa Gold Kondotty Real Kerala following a shootout to reach the final of the Riyadh Villas Cup 8th Keli Football Tournament at the International Football Academy Stadium in Riyadh. The first half remained goalless despite a number of moves by both the sides. United FC dominated the game at the start of the second half. Nishad, Raasi and Ramees made a number of brilliant moves, but failed to convert them into goals. A Ramees bullet shot on a beautiful pass from Nishad finally put United FC one up in the 44th minute. Real Kerala, however, won a penalty for a foul by Riyas, United FC keeper, three minutes from time. Yassir calmly put the ball in the net to level the game at 1-1. In the resulting shootout, Real Kerala put 8 kicks into the net, while United FC scored nine goals. Rameez of United FC was adjudged the Player of the Match. Earlier, players were introduced to Sukesh, representative of Abdulrahman Al-Gannam Est., sponsor of the first semifinal, and other guests. In the second semifinal Shifa Al-Jazeera Polyclinic Azeezia Soccer, Group B winner, will play Chaliyar Rainbow Soccer, Group A runner-up.