WATCH - Rajasthan United win Baji Rout Cup beating Churchill Brothers in thrilling penalites

RAJASTHAN UNITED HAVE picked up a major national silverware, winning the inaugural edition of the Baji Rout Cup.

Facing Churchill Brothers in the final, Rajasthan took a 2-0 lead early in the game. But eventually the seasoned Red Machines fought their way back into the game and made it 2-2 in the 90 minutes.

By tournament rules, the match went straight into the penalties and this is where RUFC goalkeepr Rafique Ali Sardar shone as the hero of the day, pulling off a near impossible save with his outstretched leg that ensured his team won the shootouts 2-4.

Watch the whole match right here courtesy Argus News.

Rajasthan United and Churchill Brothers are starting their I-League campaign on 15th November, facing each other. With both teams showing strong and promising performances, the Baji Rout Cup has put them in a collision course to win the league and earn a promotion to the Indian Super League.

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