MAPUSA: United Club Nerul grounded Panchawadi Sports Club Shiroda 2-0 to storm into the finals of 22nd late VM Salgaocar Trophy football tournament at Saligao ground, Tuesday. Nerul led 1-0 at half time.
Nerul established easy control and surged ahead in the 20th minute through Prashant Naik, who shot past the rival goalkeeper with an adroit placement.
Changing over, Nerul doubled their lead through Thomas.
Panchawadi tried hard to crawl back into the game but their attacks were restrained by the strong rival defence.
