BEST dominated the proceedings from the word go against the veteran side. They missed a couple of opportunities before they opened their account in the 15th minute.

Trevor and Dominic of BEST were involved in a fine passing bout before the latter passed to Santosh Athikari. The last-named beat L&T 'keeper PG Khavnekar with a neat placement.

BEST made it 2-0 in the 29th minute. Santosh Chawan headed the ball home after goalkeeper Khavnekar failed to cut off a cross from the left by Trevor Nunes.

Athikari once again struck for BEST when he neatly tapped home from close, following a centre by Godfrey Patel. Dominic Pereira rounded-off the tally before RV Hosabettu netted L&T's consolation goal.

Earlier, Sahar Silver Stars, who trailed 0-2 at half-time, rallied to hold Worlic Sports Club in the Division IIImatch.

Jagdish Gawari scored a brace for Worli and Sayyed Abbas and Jayesh Swami netted for Silver Stars.