IN PHOTOS: NCR edges Central Visayas in football semis
GAME SAVER. NCR goalkeeper Christian Betanio makes the crucial save during the penalty shootout. Photo by Mark Cristino/Rappler
LAGUNA, Philippines – The secondary boys quarterfinals football match between Natioanal Capital Region and Central Visayas at Palarong Pambansa 2014 ended at 1-1 in regulation, Friday, May 9.
The match had to be decided in a tight penalty shootout with NCR goalkeeper Christian Betanio coming up with 2 saves to help seal the 4-3 win for NCR.
It was a back and forth affair in the penalty round. The Central Visayas took a 3-2 lead before NCR narrowly gets the ball in to tie, 3-3.
NCR's keeper came up with a crucial block in the next play, then NCR nailed the final shot to advance to the finals.
Relive the action in these still images by Mark Cristino.
NCR's Dominique Canonigo (L) vies for a header against Central Visayas' Shane Sarmiento (R). Photo by Mark Cristino/Rappler
Vincent Lovitos of Central Visayas celebrates after scoring the opening goal against NCR. Photo by Mark Cristino/Rappler
NCR's Janryl Balanneco (12) controls the ball against a Central Visyas player. Photo by Mark Cristino/Rappler
NCR's John Renz Saldivar celebrates after scoring the equalizer against Central Visayas. Photo by Mark Cristino/Rappler
NCR players celebrate defeating Central Visayas, 4-3 in the penalty shootout after the game ended in a 1-1 draw. Photo by Mark Cristino/Rappler
