Golden Grove defeated Brusch Dam on penalty kicks to punch their semi-final place in the inaugural 592 Beer Inter-Village football championships Sunday at the Golden Grove Community Centre ground.
Tournament coordinator Eon Havercome during a brief comment said, “The knockout round has clearly lived up to its billing and has provided entertaining football. Both matches required penalty kicks to decide the outcome which indicates the competitiveness of the tournament. The fans were treated to the drama of the penalty shootouts which is always a sight to see and I anticipate much more drama and excitement as we no progress to Christmas Day for the second round of quarterfinals in Buxton.”
The hosts prevailed 3-0 from the penalty mark, after regulation time ended scoreless in a bruising affair. It was a brilliant showing from the home side who were perfect from the distance. Brusch Dam got off to the worst possible start as they missed the opening shot.
