Men's Polo: MPSC-B, APC-A, TPC seal QF berths
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 14 2022:
MPSC-B, Arbind Polo Club-A and Tekcham Polo Club advanced to the quarterfinals of the 37th Men's State Polo Tournament 2022 after their triumphs on Monday.
MPSC-B fought back from two goals down to snatch a 3-2 win over Linthoinanbi Kangjei Lup for their place in the last eight.
After a goalless first chukker, Linthoinganbi PC roared into action in the second period to score two goals past the police riders with both S Dollar Singh and L Rohit Singh on target.
MPSC-B reduced the arrears in the third chukker through T Pradeepkumar before Th Ranjit struck in a double in the fourth chukker to make sure of their victory.
Arbind Polo Club-A, on the other hand, cruised to a 6-3 success against Meiraba Polo Club on their way to the quarterfinals.
Both S Bonbon and O Chinglensana grabbed a treble in their side's comfortable win.
The Arbind riders jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first chukker courtesy of a double from S Bonbon.
After a goalless second period, O Chinglensana replicated his teammate's performance to pump in two goals in the third chukker for Arbind PC after L Mocha scored a goal for Meiraba PC.
In the fourth chukker, Meiraba PC collected a double through Mocha and Md Amir Khan but a goal each from Bonbon and Chinglensana steered Arbind PC to a dominant win.