Lahore – Olympia/AZB secured a thrilling 6-5 victory over FG to qualify for the main final of the Sarsabz 4th President of Pakistan Polo Cup – National Open Polo Championship 2025, organized by Jinnah Polo Fields. The grand finale between FG and Olympia/AZB will take place on Friday at 2:30 pm at the Jinnah Polo Fields.
Main Final and Subsidiary Final Lineups
The main final, scheduled for Friday, will see Olympia/AZB face FG, while DS will compete against BN/Newage in the subsidiary final.
Match 1: DS vs. BN/Newage
DS defeated BN/Newage by 8-6, with Max Charlton scoring three goals, while Lao Abelenda and Ahmed Ali Tiwana netted two each, and Sheikh Muhammad Farhad added one. For BN/Newage, Babar Naseem scored three goals, while Pelayo Berrazadi, Marcos Solari, and Adnan Jaleel Azam contributed one each.
Match 2: Olympia/AZB vs. FG
The second match saw Olympia/AZB edge past FG by 6-5, with Novillo Astrada leading the charge with three goals, and Lucho Aguirre, Ahmed Zubair Butt, and Abdul Rehman Monnoo scoring one apiece. For FG, Raul Laplacette struck four goals, while Mian Abbas Mukhtar added one.
4th President of Pakistan Polo Cup: FG Storm Into Final
FG Polo and Olympia/AZB secured victories in the Sarsabz 4th President of Pakistan Polo Cup – National Open Polo Championship 2025, held at Jinnah Polo Fields.
Match 1: Olympia/AZB vs. HN
Olympia/AZB edged out HN with a narrow 5-4 victory. Abdul Rehman Monnoo led the charge with two goals, while Ahmed Zubair Butt, Luis Manuel Aguirre, and Novillo Astrada scored one goal each. For HN, Hamza Mawaz Khan netted three goals, and Haider Naseem added one.
HN dominated the early proceedings, establishing a 3-0 lead. However, Olympia/AZB fought back, narrowing the deficit to 3-1 before the second chukker ended. They continued to push, leveling the score at 4-4. In the decisive fifth chukker, Olympia/AZB sealed a hard-fought 5-4 victory.
Match 2: FG Polo vs. DS Polo
FG Polo secured a thrilling 9-8 sudden-death victory over DS Polo. Raul Laplacette was the standout performer, smashing in five fabulous goals, while Nicolas Ruiz and Raja Mikael Sami contributed two each. DS’s Lao Abelenda hammered five goals, and Max Charlton netted three.
FG Polo dominated early, establishing a 5-1 lead. However, DS Polo staged a remarkable comeback, snatching a 6-5 advantage. The high-intensity fifth chukker saw both teams go head-to-head, leveling the match at 8-8 and forcing a sudden-death chukker. Raul Laplacette rose to the occasion, smashing in the golden goal to seal a hard-fought 9-8 triumph for FG Polo.
The last two league matches are set for Wednesday, February 26, 2025, while the tournament final will take place on Friday, February 28, 2025.
4th President of Pakistan Polo Cup: Olympia/AZB & BN/Newage Victorious
The Sarsabz 4th President of Pakistan Polo Cup for National Open Polo Championship 2025 witnessed thrilling matches at the Jinnah Polo Fields, Lahore. Olympia/AZB and BN/Newage emerged victorious in their respective matches.
Match 1: Olympia/AZB Clinch Dramatic 9-8 Victory Over DS Team
Olympia/AZB secured a stunning 9-8 sudden-death victory over DS Team in the sixth chukker. Luis Manuel Aguirre was the standout performer, scoring six superb goals. Ahmed Zubair Butt contributed two goals, and Novillo Astrada added one.
DS Team’s Max Charlton led with five goals, followed by Lao Abelenda (two) and Ahmed Ali Tiwana (one). Olympia/AZB dominated the first chukker with two goals but faced a strong response from DS Polo in the second chukker. The match remained intense, with Olympia/AZB staging a resilient comeback to level the score at 8-8 and force a sudden-death chukker. Luis Manuel Aguirre delivered the decisive field goal, securing a hard-fought 9-8 victory.
Match 2: BN/Newage Edge Past HN 4-3
BN/Newage secured a 4-3 victory over HN Polo. Marcos Solari slammed in two tremendous goals for BN/Newage, while Mir Huzaifa Ahmed and Novillo (substituting for injured T2) scored one each. Haider Naseem (two goals) and Hamza Mawaz Khan (one goal) were the scorers for HN Polo.
Tournament Details
- The Sarsabz 4th President of Pakistan Polo Cup is sponsored by Fatima Group.
- The tournament will continue on Monday with two crucial matches.
4th President of Pakistan Polo Cup: FG Polo & DS Polo Win
The 4th President of Pakistan Polo Cup (National Open Polo Championship 2025) kicked off with two thrilling matches at the Lahore Polo Club.
Match 1: FG Polo Edges Past BN/Newage 8-7
FG Polo secured a narrow 8-7 win over BN/Newage in a nail-biting match. Raul Laplacette from FG Polo stole the show, scoring seven impressive goals. Mian Abbas Mukhtar added one more goal to seal the victory. Marcos Solari from BN/Newage showcased exceptional skills, scoring all seven goals for his team.
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Match 2: DS Polo Dominates HN Polo 8-4
DS Polo secured a convincing 8-4 win over HN Polo. Lao Abelenda led the charge, scoring four impressive goals. Max Charlton added two goals, while Raja Temur Nadeem and Daniyal Sheikh contributed one goal each. Pelayo Berazadi from HN Polo scored three goals, while Hamza Mawaz Khan added one goal.
The Sarsabz 4th President of Pakistan Polo Cup will continue on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, with two more exciting matches scheduled.
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