Arthur scripts victory for Goans

But, it was Rayon who started well. In the eighth minute, Florian Pereira unleashed a volley from the top of the box which saw Peter D8217;Silva, Goan 8216;keeper stretching to full. Pratap Khatri, Rayon8217;s defender was unlucky as his floater hit the bar in the 24th minute. Both the teams failed to score in first-half.

But once Arthur scored the goal, the mood of the game was changed. Goans, who had lacklustre in the first-half, started playing aggressively. Goans defenders 8212; Remy Fernandes, Sam Monterio, Joe Dias and Glen Misquitta were back in business and stopped Rayon threat8217;s near the box.

Goans could have increased the lead after theirstriker Bernard Periera, the former international, sold a dummy allowing Francis Fernandes to take the shot. Fernandes shot sailed over the bar.

Prizes

Player of the final: CA Karim Rayon;
Best player of the tourney: Walter Pinto Mumbai Port Trust;
Best goalkeeper of the final: Peter D8217;Silva GSA;
Best mid-fielder of the tourney: Dominic D8217;Costa Rayon.