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RAIA: Maina Sports Club marched into the next round of Benaulim Villagers Cup with a commanding 3-0 win over United Club of Verna at St John the Baptist ground, Benaulim, on Thursday.
Frazer Fernandes fired Maina SC into an early lead in the 8th minute. Despite United Club of Verna upping the pressure in the second half, Maina SC goalkeeper Prakash Joshi stood tall with crucial saves.
Joywin Carneiro tormented the United Club of Verna backline with blistering runs, while United Club of Verna’s Samuel Miranda made some fine stops to keep the scoreline in check.
Jovel Martins doubled the lead in the 32nd minute and Frazer sealed the win with his second goal in the dying moments, to complete his brace.