Phenomenal FG Polo team outpaced team Diamond Paints/Master Paints by a good margin of 12-8 in the main final to clinch the coveted trophy of the 95th Punjab Polo Cup that concluded at the Lahore Polo Club ground.
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Final Match Overview
Raul Laplacette from FG Polo stole the show with an outstanding performance, scoring nine goals out of twelve. Teammate Mian Abbas Mukhtar contributed significantly with three remaining goals. Despite a two-goal handicap advantage and spirited efforts from Amirreza Behboudi (3 goals), Raja Jalal Arslan (2 goals), and Mir Shoaib Ahmed (1 goal) of the Diamond Paints/Master Paints team, they could not bridge the gap created by FG Polo’s aggressive play.
The opening chukker of the main final was a tightly matched affair, with both teams netting two goals apiece to level the score at 2-2. In the second chukker, FG Polo took command, scoring an impressive five goals to Diamond Paints/Master Paints’ single goal, establishing a 7-3 advantage. The third chukker saw Diamond Paints/Master Paints momentarily close the gap to 4-7 with an early field goal, but FG Polo quickly regained their momentum, scoring two consecutive goals to extend their lead to 9-4.
The final and crucial chukker witnessed FG Polo enhancing their performance, netting three significant goals to Diamond/Master Paints’ two, achieving a commanding 12-6 lead. Accounting for Diamond Paints/Master Paints’ two-goal handicap advantage, the match concluded with a 12-8 victory in favour of FG Polo, crowning them as the champions. The match was expertly officiated by field umpires Mark Holmes and Abdul Sattar Niazi.
Mian Abbas Mukhtar of FG Polo, reflecting on the victory, shared with the media, “Our team’s (FG Polo) dedication and hard work have once again led us to victory. Defending our title successfully is a proud moment for us, and we look forward to carrying this winning streak into future tournaments.”
Subsidiary Final Overview
The subsidiary final was set between DS Polo and BN Polo but was called off due to rain, leading to a win for DS Polo by default after BN Polo withdrew from the penalty shootout decision. The event concluded with the chief guest presenting shields and souvenirs to the victors and standout performers, celebrating another successful chapter in the storied history of the Punjab Polo Cup.
95th Punjab Polo Cup 2024: Day 3 | Diamond/ Master Paints Qualify; To Clash With FG Polo In Final
Diamond Paints/Master Paints and FG Polo qualified for the main final of the 95th Punjab Polo Cup 2024 after winning their respective matches played at the Lahore Polo Club.
Day 3 Matches Overview
Diamond Paints/Master Paints clinched a nail-biting victory against DS Polo with a close score of 8-7 in the day’s opening match.
Benefiting from a two-goal handicap, Diamond Paints/Master Paints saw Amirreza Behboudi leading the charge with an impressive tally of four goals, complemented by Raja Jalal Arsalan and Raja Temur Nadeem, who contributed one goal each. DS Polo’s challenge was spearheaded by Max Charlton, who dominated their scoring with six goals, and Ahmed Ali Tiwana, who added one goal to their effort.
Diamond Paints/Master Paints entered the match with a two-goal handicap advantage, quickly capitalizing on it despite DS Polo’s opening move, a successful 30-yard penalty, narrowing the gap to 2-1. Responding swiftly, Diamond/Master Paints extended their lead with a field goal, making it 3-1. However, just before the first chukker concluded, DS Polo managed to score another goal, bringing the score to a close 3-2.
Kicking off the second chukker, Diamond/Master Paints widened their advantage with another field goal, pushing the score to 4-2. DS Polo, shifting gears, intensified their offensive, netting three consecutive goals to edge ahead with a slender 5-4 lead.
Nonetheless, Diamond/Master Paints dominated the third chukker, launching three successive goals to reclaim their lead at 7-5. Despite DS Polo’s valiant efforts for a comeback, managing to equalize with two goals, Diamond/Master Paints secured the match with a final goal, culminating in a tight 8-7 victory.
Match 2 – The excitement continued as FG Polo secured their spot in the final by overcoming BN Polo with a score of 10-8 in a gripping match. FG Polo showcased their prowess by establishing a lead of 6-3 in the initial four chukkers earlier and yesterday, they maintained their dominance throughout the last four chukkers to secure their victory.
The results also set the stage for a compelling subsidiary final, featuring DS Polo and BN Polo.
95th Punjab Polo Cup 2024: Day 2 | FG Polo & DS Polo Emerge Winners
The 95th Punjab Polo Cup witnessed exhilarating matches at the Lahore Polo Club, with FG Polo and DS Polo emerging as the winners.
Day 2 Matches Overview
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Match 1 – In the day’s opening match, FG Polo showcased their prowess with a commanding 6-3 triumph over BN Polo. FG Polo’s triumph was spearheaded by Argentinian player Raul Laplacette, who scored all six goals for his team. BN Polo’s effort included two goals from Santiago Loza and one from Hamza Mawaz Khan.
BN Polo initially took the lead with a field goal in the first chukker. However, FG Polo retaliated in the second chukker, netting three consecutive goals to secure a 3-1 lead. BN Polo narrowed the gap to 2-3 just before halftime. The third chukker was tightly contested, with BN Polo leveling the score at 3-3, but FG Polo’s relentless attack in the final chukker resulted in three back-to-back goals, sealing their 6-3 victory.
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Match 2 –The second match was a closely fought contest between DS Polo and Olympia/AZB Polo, with DS Polo edging out their opponents 6-5 in a sudden death chukker. DS Polo’s English player Max Charlton was the star of the match, scoring five goals, while teammate Daniyal Shaikh added one. For Olympia/AZB Polo, Nicolas Corti and Ahmed Zubair Butt each scored two goals, and Valentin Novillo Astrada contributed one.
DS Polo took an early lead, scoring three goals by the end of the second chukker. Olympia/AZB Polo fought back, closing the gap to 3-2. They continued their comeback in the third chukker, taking a 5-4 lead. The fourth chukker saw intense exchanges, with DS Polo leveling the score at 5-5, thanks to a 40-yard penalty shot by Max Charlton. In the sudden death chukker, it was Charlton who again rose to the occasion, scoring the match-winning goal and securing a well-deserved 6-5 triumph for DS Polo.
95th Punjab Polo Cup 2024: Day 1 | Diamond Paints/Master Paints Victorious
Diamond Paints/Master Paints defeated Olympia/AZB Polo by 11-8 in the opening match of the 95th Punjab Polo Cup 2024 played at the Lahore Polo Club.
On Wednesday, 31st January two matches are scheduled at 2:00 pm, between FG Polo and BN Polo, while Olympia/AZB Polo will vie against DS Polo at 3:00 pm.
Day 1 Match Overview
The inaugural match witnessed a fierce competition between Diamond Paints/Master Paints and Olympia/AZB Polo. Capitalizing on a two-goal handicap advantage, Diamond Paints/Master Paints showcased exceptional talent, with Raja Jalal Arsalan and Amirreza Behboudi scoring five and four goals, respectively. Despite a valiant effort from Olympia/AZB Polo, where Valentin Novillo Astrada netted three goals, Nicolas Corti and Ahmed Zubair Butt each scored twice, and Abdul Rehman Monnoo added one, they fell short.
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The match began with both teams displaying formidable skills, ending the first chukker with Diamond Paints /Master Paints narrowly leading 3-2. They extended their lead in the second chukker, outscoring their opponents and making it 6-3. However, Olympia/AZB Polo fought back in the third chukker, scoring three consecutive goals to level the score at 6-6.
The final and decisive chukker was a nail-biter, with the score tied at 8-8. In a dramatic turn, Diamond Paints/ Master Paints clinched a last-minute field goal, securing a 9-8 lead. With the inclusion of their handicap advantage, they triumphed with an 11-8 final score. Santiago Loza and Abdul Sattar officiated the match as field umpires.
