At the end of first half, the teams failed to open an account.
Both the teams lacked the power play in the first half as their strikers went astray in finding the mark. Defence also played a stellar role in protecting their citadel.
Crossing over, again both the teams dominated the proceedings but Cuncolim Union had the first look at the rival goal in the 37th minute through Daulat Dessai’s power-packed shot off an assist by Placidinho Fernandes.
Thereafter, Maina Sports Club came from behind to score through Marcus Fernandes’ deft placement.
At the end of the match, the score was 1-1 draw.
In the resultant tie-breaker, Placindinho, Joaquim Carvalho, Marcus, Agnelo Martins and Melvin Fernandes were on target for Maina Sports Club while Hasten Colaco, Deepak Velip, Clifton Fernandes and and Traison D’Costa converted for Cuncolim Union.
