Polo: MPSC-B, TPC complete QF lineup
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 21 2023:
MPSC-B and Tekcham Polo Club emerged victorious to complete the quarterfinal lineup of the 38th Men's State Level Polo Tournament 2023.The first match saw MPSC-B overcome a stiff challenge from Linthonganbi Kangjei Lup-A to grind out a 5-4 win on Saturday, ensuring their place in the last eight.
MPSC-B were dominant through second chukkers.
They started off with a 2-0 lead in the first chukker courtesy of a double from T Pradeepkumar before the police riders made it 3-0 in the second period through Th Abungkhuman.
LKL-A, however, put in a spirited effort in the third chukker to narrow the gap (3-4) with goals from K Swarna, Dollar Soram and Umesh Gurung, but T Pradeepkumar scored his third goal to maintain MPSC's lead.
In the fourth chukker, LKL briefing restored parity after L Rohit was on target before Th Nongpoknganba's strike eventually tilted the scales in MPSC-B's favour.
Tekcham Polo Club, meanwhile, faced little resistance from MPSC-A in an 8-3 triumph.
The win helped the Tekcham squad secure the remaining quarterfinal berth.
S Sadhananda and Muhin dro Heikrujam claimed three goals apiece while M Doren Singh and P John contributed one goal each in Tekcham's emphatic win.
MPSC-A scored through Y Binoy (2 goals) and I Khaba.