Earlier, Ordnance Factory, Ambernath, rallied to beat Dolours United by the odd goal in three to lift the fourth division title. The winners will receive their trophies at a common ceremony, to be held at the conclusion of the BHA league.

Bombay Republicans had the home advantage. Thanks to BHA, the boys from a homeless club have been allowed to practise on the frayed turf round the year. Jayesh Jadhav has an additional advantage. The 15-year-old has the BHA stadium for his backyard, as his ancestors were curators at the ground.

To make a long story short, Republicans were off to a dazzling start, Jayesh Jadhav slotting home centre half Mahesh Lokhande's through pass in the first minute. BARC sorely lackedco-ordination, one of Republicans' strengths. They also did not seem to have the energy to match Republicans' youthful zest. But they held on till the 37th minute, when Republicans consolidated their lead. A cross from right-in Rohit Charles was blocked by a BARC defender, but Jayesh was quick to pounce on the rebound. An opportunistic reverse flick, which Jayesh is good at, according to coach M Patel, did the damage.

``But for missed opportunities, Jayesh could have completed a hat-trick,'' the proud coach said.

Dolours took an early lead in the fourth division final, Peter Rodrigues scoring in the sixth minute. But H Mohan got Ordnance the equaliser, while D Thoney put them ahead in the 23rd. The equaliser eluded Dolours all through the second half.