Acme Sports Club won a thrilling tie against Tuticorin 4-2 via penalty shootout after the match ended in a 1-1 tie at the end of regulation time. While the Acme boys converted all four of their kicks, Tuticorin could only score two of the first four kicks and hence the last kick was not required. The teams were evenly matched for much of the match and the teams returned goalless at half-time.
Once the second half started, Acme attacked with more intent and finally the goal came via a beautiful freekick taken by Sarath. Just as the match was heading for a close fought win for Acme, Tuticorin came back and levelled the game in the dying minutes of the match. This led the teams to the penalty shootout and Acme players were spot on and converted all their kicks to clinch a famous win and enter the finals of any state-level tournament for the first time.
In the finals, they will face Trichy on 31st May 2011.