Goa, June 6 -- Team Herald

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RAIA: United Club of Verna marched into the quarter-finals of Benaulim Panchayat football tournament with a thrilling 2-0 victory over Carmona Sports Club at the St John the Baptist ground, Benaulim, on Friday.

The opening half was a balanced tussle, with both sides displaying grit and equal possession but failing to break the deadlock.

After the restart, UC Verna went on an offensive and launched a relentless attack. Though Carmona SC's defence stood firm initially, the pressure eventually told.

In the 56th minute, Sheldon Pereira pounced on a loose ball and clinically slotted it home. Just four minutes later, Sheldon struck again with a composed finish to seal the match and cap off a...