MPSC-B, IRC storm into Guv's Cup semis
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 28 2023:
MPSC-B and Imphal Riding Club ensured their places in the semifinals of the 30th Governor's Cup Polo Tournament, following their triumphs on Tuesday.
MPSC-B had little trouble making it to the last four as they outclassed Tekcham Polo Club 6-2 in their quarterfinal encounter.
The police riders started off with a commanding 3-0 lead in the first chukker courtesy of Oinam Suresh, H Abungkhu-man and T Pradeepkumar.
While MPSC went into a lull in the second chukker, Tekcham PC reduced the deficit through S Sadananda.
After conceding a goal, MPSC bounced back in the third chukker with a double after both Suresh and Pradeepkumar scored for the second time.
In the fourth chukker, MPSC added a goal through Th Romen while Tekcham found their second goal through M Doren.
The police team emerged 6-2 winners on their way to the semifinals where they will face MPSC-C .
Imphal Riding Club, meanwhile, fought back from two goals down to outscore K&M-MRS 6-3 for their place in the last four.
IRC were two goals behind after Ch Ajit Singh struck twice for K&MMRS in the first chukker.
In the second chukker, IRC fought back strongly and overturned the scoreline 4 -2 with a double each from S Dollor and K Swarna.
They collected two more goals in the third chukker after L Rohit hammered a double.
In the fourth chukker, K&MMRS could only add one goal, their third, through L Dhaneshor.
Goals eluded IRC in the last chukker but they still managed to enjoy a convincing 6-3 win en route to the semifinals.