FG/Din Polo clinched the title of the Hamadan Lahore Open Polo Championship 2023 after defeating Team Remounts by 6-4 in the main final played here at the Lahore Polo Club.
Team FG/Din Polo started the match in great style and put their opponents under pressure right from the word go as they succeeded in converting three tremendous goals in the first chukker. The second chukker though remained low scoring yet Remounts succeeded in opening their account with a field goal to reduce the deficit to 1-3.
The third chukker also belonged to team Remounts, who added one more goal to their tally to further reduce the margin to 2-3. The highly-charged fourth chukker saw both the teams utilizing all their energies and skills but converting one goal after another. But it was team FG/Din Polo, which played a bit better polo, thus winning the title clash by 6-4.
For team FG/Din Polo, Juan Cruz Greguol emerged as hero of the day as he contributed with fabulous five goals while the remaining one goal was converted by Bilal Haye. For team Remounts, all the four goals were fired in by foreign player Lao Abelenda.
The occasion was graced by Hamadan Holdings CEO Kamal Nasir, Khalid Rasheed Butt, Asad Elahi, Muhammad Zahid, Khalid Malik Puri (all from Hamadan), Samsung Marketing Manager Farhan Shafi, officers from Turkish Embassy in Pakistan, Lahore Polo Club President Malik Azam Hayat Noon, executive committee members, polo players and their families.
Lahore Open Polo: Day 8 | FG/Din Polo, Remounts Book Berths In Main Final
FG/Din Polo and Team Remounts emerged victorious in their respective semifinals played here at the Lahore Polo Club on Friday, qualifying for the main final of the Hamadan Lahore Open Polo Championship.Â
The main final, set for Sunday, 24th December 24, 2023, promises an intense showdown between FG/Din Polo and Remounts. Meanwhile, in the subsidiary final, Diamond Paints/Platinum Homes will go head-to-head against Master Paints.Â
Semifinals Overview
In the first semifinal, FG/Din Polo narrowly triumphed over Newage Cables with a 7-6 scoreline. Bilal Haye and Juan Cruz Greguol stole the spotlight with three goals each, securing their team’s victory. Amin Rahman contributed the remaining one goal. Hamza Mawaz Khan shone for Newage Cables, scoring four goals, while Shah Shayml Alam and Muhammad Ali Malik each added one.Â
The second semifinal witnessed a clash of titans as Remounts faced off against Rijas Polo. In a hard-fought battle, Rijas Polo emerged victorious with an 8-7 victory. Loa Abelenda led Remounts to victory with an impressive six-goal tally, supported by Omar Asjad Malhi and Mohammad Naeem, each contributing one goal. Despite Juan Manuel Grossi’s stellar performance with six goals and Mohib Shahzad adding one, Rijas Polo fell short by a single-goal margin.Â
Semifinals Stage Set
The stage is set for thrilling semifinals of the Hamadan 12th Lahore Open Polo Championship 2023, on Friday, 22nd December at the Lahore Polo Club.
Semifinals Schedule
Semifinal 1
Ground No. 1 at 2:00 PM
Newage Cables vs FG/Din Polo
Players:
Newage Cables – Mohammad Ali Malik, Adnan Jalil Azam, Shah Shamyl Alam, and Hamza Mawaz Khan
FG/Din Polo – Mian Abbas Mukhtar, Amin Rehman, Bilal Haye, and Juan Cruz Greguol
Semifinal 2
Aibak Ground at 3:00 PM
Remounts vs Rijas Polo
Remounts – Shahid Imran, Muhammad Naeem, Omar Asjad Malhi, and Lao Abelenda
Rijas Polo – Mohib Faisal Shahzad, Ahmed Zubair Butt, Ahmed Bilal Riaz, and Juan Manuel Grossi
2023 Lahore Open Polo: Day 7 | Semifinalist Teams Confirmed
The semifinal lineup of the Hamadan Lahore Open Polo Championship, has been confirmed, following intense league round matches played.
In a decisive turn of events, Remounts and FG/Din Polo from Pool B secured their spots in the semifinals, joining Newage Cables and Rijas Polo from Pool A, setting the stage for exhilarating clashes on Friday.
The first semifinal will be contested between Remounts and Rijas Polo while in the second semifinal, FG/Din Polo will compete against Newage Cables.
Day 7 Overview
The pivotal match on Wednesday witnessed FG/Din Polo triumphing over Remounts with a scoreline of 9-7. Juan Cruz Greguol emerged as the star performer for FG/Din Polo, showcasing exceptional skills with seven goals, supported by Mian Abbas Mukhtar’s two goals.
Lao Abelenda also played a pivotal role, contributing an impressive six goals, while Mohammed Naeem scored one goal for Remounts.
In the second match of the day, DS Polo/Sheikhoo Steel secured a convincing victory against Newage Cables, triumphing with a scoreline of 9-5. Nicholas Roberts led the charge with four goals, while Daniyal Sheikh and Saim Abbas each contributed two goals and Omer Minhas added one goal to seal the win for DS Polo/ Sheikhoo Steel.
For Newage Cables, Muhammad Ali Malik impressed with three goals, while Amirreza Behboudi struck two goals.
2023 Lahore Open Polo: Day 6 | Rijas Polo Secure Semifinal Berth
Rijas Polo from Pool A, secured a semifinal spot in the Hamadan Lahore Open Polo Championship 2023.
Master Paints now stands at four points in Pool B. The semifinalists from this pool will be determined after an important match between FG/Din Polo and Remounts scheduled for Wednesday, 20th December. Additionally, another intriguing match will take place with Newage Cables facing DS/Sheikhoo Steel.
Overviews
Match 1 – Rijas Polo delivered an outstanding performance against Diamond Paints/Platinum Homes, triumphing with a commanding 9-3 lead. Juan Manuel Grossi emerged as the standout scorer for Rijas Polo, contributing an impressive five goals, while teammates Ahmed Zubair Butt and Ahmed Bilal Riaz added three and one goal, respectively.
On the opposing side, Saqib Khan Khakwani, Raja Temur Nadeem, and Mir Huzaifa Ahmed managed to score one goal each for Diamond Paints/Platinum Homes. With this victory, Rijas Polo joined Newage Cables in securing a spot in the semifinals from Pool A.
Match 2 – Master Paints exhibited a thrilling performance, narrowly defeating the PAF team with a scoreline of 7-6. Iranian player Amirreza Behboudi showcased remarkable prowess by contributing five goals, while Sufi Mohammad Haroon and Sufi Mohammad Amir added one goal each for Master Paints.
For PAF, Raja Jalal Arsalan led with three goals, followed by two goals from Hamza Iqbal and one from Maissam Haider.
2023 Lahore Open Polo: Day 5 | FG/Din Polo & Newage Cables Victorious
FG/Din Polo and Newage Cables claimed resounding victories in the Hamadan Lahore Open Polo Championship 2023, at the Lahore Polo Club grounds.
Day 5 Matches Overview
Match 1 – FG/Din Polo asserted their dominance by defeating the PAF team with an impressive scoreline of 9-3. Bilal Haye and Juan Cruz Greguol showcased exceptional skills, each contributing three goals, while Mian Abbas Mukhtar added two goals, and Amin Rehman secured one for the FG/Din Polo team. Raja Jalal Arsalan managed to hammer in all three goals for the PAF team.
Match 2 – Unfolded as a gripping contest, with Newage Cables narrowly clinching victory against Diamond Paints/Platinum Homes with a score of 7-6. Hamza Mawaz Khan delivered a stellar performance, netting five remarkable goals, while Muhammad Ali Malik scored twice for Newage Cables. On the opposing side, Raja Temur Nadeem thrashed in three goals, and Saqib Khan Khakwani struck twice, with Mir Huzaifa Ahmed converting one goal for Diamond Paints/Platinum Homes.
2023 Lahore Open Polo: Day 4 | Newage Cables & Remounts Register Comfortable Wins
Newage Cables and Remounts showcased stellar performances, clinching convincing victories on the fourth day of the Hamadan Lahore Open Polo Championship 2023, at the Lahore Polo Club.
Two crucial matches are scheduled for Sunday, 17th December, 2023.
Day 4 Matches Overview
Match 1 – Newage Cables triumphed over Rijas Polo with a final score of 7-5. The standout player of the day was Hamza Mawaz Khan from Newage Cables, who made a significant impact with an outstanding contribution of seven goals. Juan Manuel Grossi emerged as the top scorer for Rijas Polo, notching three impressive goals, while Mohib Shahzad and Ahmed Zubair Butt each added one goal to their tally.
Match 2 – Remounts secured a comfortable win, defeating Master Paints 6-3. Lao Abelenda led the charge for Remounts, showcasing remarkable skill with a hat-trick of goals. Omer Asjad Malhi contributed two goals, and Muhammad Naeem struck one. On the Master Paints side, Amirreza Behboudi scored a brace, and Sufi Muhammad Haroon added one goal.
2023 Lahore Open Polo: Day 3 | Diamond Paints/Platinum Homes Victorious
Diamond Paints/Platinum Homes emerged triumphant, defeating DS Polo/Sheikhoo Steel by a scoreline of 7-the third day of the Hamadan Lahore Open Polo Championship, sponsored by Hamdan and Samsung.
Two matches are scheduled for Friday. The first match, scheduled for 2:00 pm, will feature Newage Cables against Rijas Polo teams. Following that, at 3:00 pm, Master Paints will go head-to-head against Remounts in the second match of the day.
Day 2 Match Overview
Facing a resilient challenge from DS Polo/Sheikhoo Steel, Diamond Paints/Platinum Homes ultimately secured the victory in a thrilling encounter. Raja Temur Nadeem led the winning side with an impressive three-goal contribution, supported by Saqib Khakwani, who scored a brace, and Qadeer Ashfaq and Mir Huzaifa Ahmed, each converting one goal.
Nicholas Roberts showcased exceptional polo skills for DS Polo/Sheikhoo Steel, scoring three goals, while Daniyal Sheikh struck two goals.
2023 Lahore Open Polo: Day 2 | Master Paints Beats FG/Din Polo
Master Paints emerged victorious against FG/Din Polo with a hard-fought scoreline of 9-7 in the Hamadan Lahore Open Polo Championship, sponsored by Hamadan and Samsung at Lahore Polo Club.
The action would continue on Thursday, 14th December with Diamond Paints/Platinum Homes facing DS Polo/Sheikhoo Steel at 3:00 pm.
Day 2 Match Overview
The clash between Master Paints and FG/Din Polo showcased exceptional skill and tenacity, resulting in a closely contested battle that culminated in a 9-7 win for Master Paints. Amirreza Behboudi showcased stellar performance, leading the winning side with an impressive contribution of six goals.
Teammates Sufi Mohammad Haroon and Sufi Mohammad Amir added two and one goal, respectively, to secure the thrilling victory. For FG/Din Polo, Bilal Haye spearheaded the charge with three outstanding goals, complemented by two from Juan Cruz Greguol, and one goal each from Amin Rehman and Mian Abbas Mukhtar.
2023 Lahore Open Polo: Day 1 | Remounts & Rijas Teams Victorious
The Hamadan Lahore Open Polo Championship rolled into action with two matches were decided on the opening day at the Lahore Polo Club. On Wednesday, 12th December, the the only match will be played between FG/Din Polo and Master Paints at 3 pm.
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Match 1 – Remounts defeated PAF team by a narrow margin of 8-7. Lao Abelenda from Remounts hammered six goals and Omer Asjad Malhi scored two goals while from PAF, Raja Jalal Arsalan scored three goals, Hamza Iqbal and Meesam scored two goals each.
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Match 2 – Rijas Polo team defeated DS Polo/Sheikhoo Steel by 8-7 after a fierce contest. Juan Manuel smashed in six goals for Rijas Polo while Ahmed Bilal Riaz and Ahmed Zubair Butt scored one goal each. Omer Minhas scored three goals, Niko Roberts and Osman Aziz Anwar scored two goals each from DS/Sheikhoo Steel.
