Both the teams adopted aggressive approach and kept the crowds on their toes. However the hosts did not wait for long and Wilton Gomes punished the rival defender with a neat finish.
Down by the early reversal, United Club of Benaulim intensified their attacks and neutralized the lead when Vincy Fernandes punted the ball to the far corner of the net in the 13th minute.
Post resumption, egged by the home crowd, Navelim Villagers Union raised the tempo and fired couple of pot shots against the rival citadel.
At the other end, United Club of Benaulim launched barrage of attacks but their forwards misfired from close range.
The match-winner came midway when Allister Gomes slotted past the rival goalkeeper with a snap shot.
