PANJIM: Marina English High School, Verna, thrashed Our Lady of Health High School, Cuncolim, 4-0, to move ahead in the Independence Cup - 1st All-Goa Inter-School U- 17 football tournament organised by Verna Sports Club, at Verna church ground, on Thursday.
Johan Abranches and Joydan Colaco scored two goals each to complete their brace. Johan of Marina English was awarded the man-of-the-match by John D’Costa (Honda), former player of Verna Sports Club.
In the second match, Mae dos Pobres High School, Nuvem, edge past Regina Martyrum High School, Assolna, by a solitary goal win.
Crossley Wareen Dias scored the all-important goal. Nigel Pereira of Mae dos Pobres High School was awarded the man-of-the-match by Francisco Caiado (Dakto), former player of Verna Sports Club.