CH&FC Andriesz Shield Champs; Malay Ladies secure President's Trophy

The Colombo Hockey Association (CHA) organised Colombo League Hockey Tournament, which commenced in August, saw the completion of the 'A' Division matches last Sunday, at the Astro Turf, Colombo 7.

The 'A' Division had 5 Men's teams vying for the , while 4 Women's teams battled for the President's Trophy.

CH&FC team topped the 'A' Division and secured the 2017 Andriesz Shield, with Old Nalandians and BRC placed 2nd and 3rd respectively. Malay Ladies won the President's Trophy.

In the 1st match of the day between Gymkhana Club and O l d N a l a n d i a n s, O l d Nalandians took control from the start to defeat CH&FC 3-0. Jeewantha Edirisinghe, Bodhika Dias and Pubudu Saranga sounded the board for the winners. The Women's League fixture between University of Jayawardenapura and Malays saw both teams displaying equal skills throughout the match. After a close game, the Malays squeezed through to win 1-0.

In an aggressive game between Old Anandians and Gymkhana Club, the Anandians squeezed to a close 2-1 victory.

In the second match of the day in the Women's League, the Malay Ladies easily defeated Colombo Colts Club 4-0.

Earlier, the Malays Ladies drubbed Moratuwa University 9-0, on their way to the championship.

The CH&FC 'A'-BRC clash, a key match of the day, saw exciting Hockey by both teams. CH&FC entered the fray having registered victories in 4 matches. In battle where fortunes swung from side to side, a superior CH& FC scored 3 goals, while BRC retaliated and reduced the deficit with 2 goals, to go down 3-2.