Defending champs through

Yasaratne GAMAGE

United Star SC defeated Premier SC by 1-0 in the first round of Holcim FA cup qualifying round match worked off in Colombo. A free kick from Deshapriya Niyangoda was directed to the goal by Vijai Weerasingha. Last year Western Province Soccer Champions United Star entered the next round of the tournament with the victory.

New Star SC, Colombo had the better of Old Wesleyties SC by 4-1 in another match of the same tournament. Nazeem, Mujreen, Safanand Farhil socred goals for the winners. New Star will meet Young Star SC, Kandana in the next round.

Kolonans SC overcameOld Senanayakians by 2-1. Mohomad Safik and Janaka Priyadarage scored goals forthe winners.

Meanwhile in another match Kurunduwatte SC defeated Dharga York SC by 7-1 at Beruwala.

Young Eagle SC, Kuruneglala secured their place in the next round when they thrashed Ragers SC, Matale by 6-4.

Pradeepan and Ashok Kumara scored two goals each for the winner while Dinesh and Babu added another two.