12th Manipur Polo International : Uruguay beat USA 3-1 in tourney opener
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 22 2018:
The 12th edition of Manipur Polo International which is a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival kicked off today at Mapal Kangjeibung in the presence of Chief Minister N Biren Singh; YAS Minister, Letpao Haokip; Dr Sapam Ranjan, Chairman Tourism Corporation Manipur Limited; Oinam Lukhoi Singh, vice chairman MIDA; Sunil Kumar Tandon, Chief General Manager, SB I and NE Circle as presidium members.
The tournament being organised under the auspices of Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association is featuring a total of 5 teams including India-A, India-B, USA, Uruguay and England.
The opening match of the tournament saw Uruguay secure a 3-1 win over USA.
Though it was not a high scoring encounter, Uruguay dominated the game and had a 3-0 lead till the end of the third chukker.
After a goalless draw in the first chukker, Alehandro Elhor Doy gave Uruguay the opener in the 2.10th minute of the second chukker while his compatriot Rafael Secco made it 2-0 with another strike in the third chukker.
Juan Fernandes of Uruguay extended the celebration with another goal in the same chukker and helped his team take the 3-0 lead.
The only goal of team USA was fetched by Dedro Lara in the 6.19th minute of the fourth chukker.
USA will face India-A in the second match tomorrow while India-B take on England in the third match.