There was no score at the break.
Nerul began in a whirlwind fashion as Sanket made inroads into the rival territory but Navelim keeper Dalwin came up with a timely save.
At the other end, Siddhesh Morje fisted away Olson’s dangerous effort.
Navelim continued to attack even though Jaison’s low cross went without his teammates intervening across the Nerul goal.
Keeper Dalwin came to Navelim’s rescue as he came out to punch a Canute lob before Sanket could do any damage.
Soon after resumption, Navelim broke the deadlock. A long free-kick taken by Navin was deflected by Alvito Colaco past a host of defenders which eventually turned out to be the winner. Nerul shifted gears but a stubborn Navelim defence gave nothing away.
Nerul’s Sidhant’s cross was headed over by John. Canute next failed to control a pass of Suraj and the Navelim defence cleared the ball. Nerul were extremely unlucky. Sidhant’s low cross was headed by Sanket but keeper Dalwin punched the ball out for an abortive corner.
