38th Men's State Level Polo : K&MMRS-A, LKL-B advance to next stage
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 16 2023:
K&MM Riding School-A knocked out Lamphel Polo Club-B 8-1 to progress into the last 8-stage of the ongoing 38th Men's State Level Polo Tournament at Mapal Kangjeibung.
The two sides got off to a positive start but K&MM RS-A raced past Lamphel PC-B in the latter chukkers to take a 5-1 lead at halfway before the 8-1 finish.
O Seitajit scored the opener for the winning team as K Mahesh equalised for Lamphel PC-B in the last minute of the opening chukker.
L Tarun who scored twice in the game opened his account in the second chukker which also saw W Johny score both his goals and Ch Ajit score one to make it 5-1 .
Ch Ajit scored his second in the third chukker before M Homen and L Tarun scored a goal each in the final chukker.
Meanwhile in the other match of the day, Linthoinganbi Kangjei Lup (LKL)-B edged out KRYPHSA PC 6-3 as Paikhom chipped in thrice and Prakash added two.
After a goalless first chukker, the two sides were locked at 2-2 at halftime with Paikhomba and Prakash scoring a goal each for LKL and Th Mocha and M Bilah adding for KRYPHSA PC.
Victor and Prakash then added a goal each in the third chukker for LKL-B to give a 4-3 lead as Th Mocha scored his second and last goal for KRYPHSA PC in the third chukker.
Paikhomba then completed his treble by adding twice in the final chukker.