Week 08 of the 70th Anniversary Colombo Hockey League 2025 concluded with some action-packed games over the weekend. In the Division A encounters, the Old Nalandians Hockey Club bulldozed the Red Shirts of CR & FC in ruthless fashion to produce the highlight of the week.
CH & FC (Gymkhana) vs BRC
The much-anticipated Division A clash saw the CH & FC stickmen take on the formidable BRC outfit. Despite plenty of action, the first quarter ended without a score. Menula broke the deadlock for CH with the opening goal, but the lead was short-lived as BRC struck back with back-to-back goals from Lahiru and Dhananjaya.
- An action packed evening in Colombo Hockey League 2025
- Another thrilling weekend of Colombo Hockey League 2025 unfolded
BRC held on to their lead until the dying minutes, but right before the final whistle, Menula netted his second to secure a dramatic equalizer and a share of the points for CH.
CH & FC (Gymkhana) 2 – 2 BRC
CH & FC – Menula 18’, 57’
BRC – Lahiru 19’, Dhananjaya 21’
Old Nalandians Sports Club vs CR & FC
Old Nalandians Sports Club steamrolled the fancied CR & FC side with a commanding five-goal margin. They opened the scoring early and maintained a 1–0 lead until the 40th minute, when Chinthana struck twice in quick succession.
In the final quarter, the winners added two more goals to post a dominant 5–0 victory.
Old Nalandians Hockey Club 5 – 0 CR & FC
Old Nalandians – Pathum 2’, Chinthana 40’, 44’, Bodika 50’, Vimukthi 58’
CR & FC vs Old Zahira Hockey Club
In this clash, Old Zahira took the lead in the first quarter through Arshad and maintained a 1–0 advantage at halftime. The third quarter, however, turned the game on its head as CR & FC stormed back with four goals to move ahead 4–2.
The Zahirians refused to give in and struck twice in the final quarter to level the game. After a thrilling contest, the match ended in a 4–4 draw.
CR & FC 4 – 4 Old Zahira Hockey Club
CR & FC – Nalaka 35’, 44’; Rangana 41’, 45’
Old Zahira – Arshad 11’, 51’; Supun 39’; Azeez 54’
Women’s Division Encounters
The women’s matches showcased determination, but most turned into one-sided affairs.
In the opening fixture, the experienced CR & FC side demolished the University of Moratuwa with a mammoth 10–0 victory. Malami was the star of the show, netting an incredible five goals.
CR & FC Women 10 – 0 University of Moratuwa
CR & FC – Nadali 9’, 27’, 55’; Malami 23’, 25’, 28’, 33’, 45’; Chanalee 38’, 58’
In another encounter, title contenders BRC overwhelmed Nomads Hockey Club with a 9–0 triumph in a goal fest.
BRC Women 9 – 0 Nomads Hockey Club
BRC – Sanduni 9’; Chanudi 15’, 30’, 35’; Raveena 18’; Sandali 20’, 55’; Dulangi 24’; Thiyamini 46’
The final women’s fixture saw CR & FC outclass Colombo Colts Cricket Club with a comfortable 3–0 win. Reliable striker Malmi struck twice, sealing another strong performance for the Red Shirts.
CR & FC 03 – 00 Colombo Colts Cricket Clubs (Hockey)
Malmi 14’ 47’, Nadali 35’
Further Visakha Vidyalaya Hockey Club sealed a dominant victory over the Moratuwa University ladies’ side. Visakhians managed to score five goals, while Vinuri and Lihini had a couple each.
Visakha Vidyalaya Hockey Club 05 – 00 University of Moratuwa Ladies
Vinuri 4’ 41’, Lihini 11’ 22’, Kanishka 17’
Division B Results
Old Thomians Hockey Union 02 – 01 Royal College Hockey Club
Old THomians HU
Joshua 3’ 37’
Royal College HC
Lakshitha 38’
Colombo Colts Cricket Club 04 – 01 Old Wesleyites Sports Club
Colombo Colts
Nuwan 7’ 38’ 49’, Gayanath 20’
Old Wesleyites
Abdulla 59’
CH & FC (Gymkhana) 02 – 01 Royal College Hockey Club
CH & FC
Buwaneka 10’, Senura 40’
Royal College HC
Aloka 14’
Colombo Colts Cricket Club 02 – 01 Old Bens Sports Club
Colombo Colts
Samith 22’, Abeykoon 58’
Old Bens
Demian 60’
CH & FC (B side) 06 – 01 CR & FC (B side)
CH & FC – B
Adithya 20’, Upul 34’, Lewke 35’, Devsham 37’, Senura 42’ 60’
CR & FC B
Psindu 21’
Division C Results
Old Cambriance Hockey Club 09 – 05 Old Bens Hockey Club
Old Cambriance HC
Yalith 4’ 11’
Risika 7’ 21’ 39’ 44’ 47’
Rehan 28’
Sachintha 42’
Old Bens Hockey Club
Amila 21’ 36’ 57’
Radeeshar 34’ 56’
