Goemkarponn desk
MARGAO: United Club of Verna defeated Betalbatim SC 2-1 to enter into the quarterfinals of the 51st Custodio Memorial inter-village football tournament, organized by Raia Sporting Club and played at Raia Panchayat football ground.
Both teams gave their best in front of nearly 500 spectators.
Keith Rodrigues of Betalbatim missed a chance to score in the 15th minute, and Clifton Rebello of United Club of Verna missed the target by whiskers in the 16th minute.
Antush Moniz of the United Club of Verna opened the scoreline in the 40th minute but the joy was short-lived as Dickson Rogtao of Betalbatim sc equalised in the minutes.
Then Verna United further inflated the lead through Antush Moniz in the 48th minute.
Punit Mehta presented the Man of the Match award to Antush Moniz of the United Club of Verna.
