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RAIA: United Club Verna booked their place in the semi-finals of the 44th Gold Silver Rolling Trophy, organised by Navelim Sporting Club, with a 2-0 victory over Sporting Club Davorlim at the Rosary Church ground, Navelim, on Wednesday.
Verna struck early, as Johann Abranches’ fourth-minute strike beat Davorlim goalkeeper Francisco Colaco. William Niasso came close soon after, but his effort from a Peter Colaco pass missed by a whisker. Sheldon Fernandes doubled the lead in the 24th minute to send Verna 2-0 up at half-time.
Both sides squandered chances after the break. Verna failed to extend their advantage, while Davorlim struggled to pull one back. In the final quarter, Verna were awarded a penalty, but Francisco Colaco made a fine save to deny them a third.
UC Verna goalkeeper Myron Fernandes was named man-of-the-match, the award presented by former Sesa player Minguel Rodrigues.