Republicans prevail:

Bombay Republicans held off the challenge from Hockey Malad, winning 2-1 in the Mumbai Hockey Association second division match at the Mahindra Stadium on Sunday. Sujit Shirke and Aditya Shirke scored the goals for Republicans while Mayuf Jadhav reduced the margin for the losers.

Results: Div III: Freunds 2 (Imran Khan, Mario Andrade) bt Rebels SC 0. Div IV: Ajantha 3 (Mamoy Kerketta, Jiwan I, Albunus Kimao) bt Akansha SC 0.