Salgaocar S C scored a fluent 3-0 victory over Mumbai Schools Sports Association on the opening day of the Nike-Manchester United Premier Cup (MUPC) under-15 India football finals at the Nehru stadium in Margao, Goa, on Monday.
Nixon Castana (2) and Meldon D'Silva scored for Salgaocar.
In another match, defending champions St. Stephen's Football Academy were held goalless by newcomers Kalyani Municipality Academy.
Results (Day 1): Raghav FC 5 ( Naveen, Ravi (2), Jatin, Jaipal) beat Sikkim Football Academy0; Viva Kerala 1(Abhijith.G) drew with Sporting Clube De Goa 1 ( Lyndon Gordon); Salgaocar SC 3 (Meldon D'Silva, Nixon Castana (2) beat Mumbai School Sports Association 0; St.Stephen's Football Academy 0 drew With Kalyani Municipality Academy 0.