The tournament, powered by UAE Exchange and supported by Jaidah Group, saw three exciting matches. After a month of thrilling league matches, the semifinal berths are still uncertain.
Newcomers Satco Bhopal FC lost to United Kerala after a solitary goal thanks to a spectacular goal by United’s star attacker Roshan.
The Goa-Bhopal combined team, who have been knocked out of the tournament, put on some credible performances in their first participation in the tournament.
In the first match, Tamilnadu FC, despite reinforcements with arrival of two state players, were thrashed 3-0 by City Exchange. The current runners-up City Exchange became the first team to confirm their place in the last four stage.
Captain Satheeshan opened the scoring in the 19th minute with Asaaf scoring a brace.
Ali International and Cultural Forum (CF) played out a 1-1 draw after goals by Kuttan and CF guest player Mashood.