Champions win

A penatly stroke, awarded by umpire Bimal Benidict in the 20th minute, enabled Vinod Pillay score from the spot to put Vande Mataram on top.Champions pulled one back by half-time with a goal by centre-half Vivek Kale who scored after accepting a pass by right-back Victor Savio in the 26th minute.

Kale then paved way for the equaliser in the second half, giving right-half Vikas Pillay the opportunity to hammer home in the 37th minute before Champions burst into the lead in the very next minute.

Centre-forward Vishal Puttol put Champions ahead for the first time in the match from left-winger Omrang Sheikh before the fourth goal arrived in the 46th minute.

Puttol was the provider for right-winger Basheer Shaikh to put the match out of Vande Mataram8217;s reach.

512 Army Workshop failed to turn up for their encounter with Wadia College who gain a walkover into the next round.

Wednesday8217;s match: 2.15 p.m. Friend8217;s Union vs Joseph8217;s Pride B8217;; 3.30 p.m. Brothers Union vs Kirkee United.