Mumbai : Bombay Republicans making their debut, put up an impressive performance and shared the spoils with formidable Indian Navy in an exciting 3-3 draw in a Super Division match of the MHAL (Mumbai Hockey Association Limited) League – 2016, and played at the MHAL Mahindra Stadium, Churchgate on Thursday afternoon. In the second match, former champions, Western Railway were held to a goalless draw by Union Bank of India.
The Bombay Republicans outfit comprising mainly of talented youngsters were well-served by seasoned full backs Conroy Remedious, Errol D’Silva and goalkeeper Lincoln Taites, all three playing key roles in inspiring the rest of the team to put up a strong fight. Playing with plenty of determination and confidence Republicans did well to match their more experienced opponents and straightaway launched a couple of raids at the Navy boat.
