MARGAO: United Club Verna produced a commanding performance to defeat hosts United Boys of Dando Colva 2-0 in the 35th Super Soccer Tournament at the St. John the Baptist Dando Panchayat Ground on Friday.
Verna made a bright start and opened the scoring in the eighth minute when Josle Fernandes capped off a well-worked move with a composed finish.
The visitors doubled their lead in the 24th minute through Roydon Rego, who finished clinically after another flowing attacking move to give Verna a 2-0 advantage at half-time.
Verna continued to dominate proceedings in the second half and came close to adding to their tally on several occasions. However, Colva goalkeeper Rio Rebello kept the scoreline respectable with a string of impressive saves.
Roydon Rego was named Man of the Match for his influential display. The award was presented by former India international footballer Nicholas Rodrigues of Benaulim.
