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VERNA: Marina English High School, Verna, edged past Our Lady of Snows High School, Raia, 2-1, in the Independence Cup organised by Verna Sports Club at Verna Church ground, on Monday.
Meldon Moniz scored a brace for Marina English High School, while Godwin Pereira scored the lone goal for Our Lady of Snow HS. In the other matches, Saviour of The World HS, Loutolim, pipped Regina Martyrum High School, Assolna, 1-0. Vickey Kumar scored the lone goal.
Fr Agnel Multipurpose HS, Verna, downed Our Lady of Rosary High School, Navelim, 2-1, in a thrilling encounter. Our Lady of Rosary took the lead through Sean Pereira but Nathan Fernandes equalised for Fr Agnel Multipurpose HS. At half time, the score was 1-1. The all-important goal was scored by the hard working striker Alex Fernandes. Our Lady of Rosary HS put up a spirited performance in the second half but Fr Agnel Multipurpose High School defenders stood tall against them.