Goa, Feb. 23 -- Team Herald

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MAPUSA: Verna Veterans were stretched into the sudden death before they finally got the better of Fatorda Veterans by 5-4 margin to clinch the 3rd All Goa Siolim Veterans Football Trophy tournament, organised by Siolim Veterans and sponsored by Francis Fernandes, at Siolim ground, on Sunday.

The Salcete derby was witnessed by a large Sunday crowd in the midst of yesteryears invitees ace players Brahamanda Sankwalkar, Bruno Coutinho, Samir Naik, Marcus Carvalho, Bosco Monteiro, Salvador (Salu) and Johnny Lobo.

The match ended in a 1-1 draw with Eusebio Fernandes putting Verna Veterans ahead in the very 5th minute of play by dribbling past the defenders and onrushing Fatorda goalkeeper....