LAHORE, 15th Nov 2023: FG/Din Polo and Remounts won the opening day matches of the Patrons 47th Aibak Polo Cup 2023 that rolled into action here at the Lahore Polo Club on Tuesday.
Team FG/Din Polo outpaced Newage Cables/Master Paints by 8-4½. Juan Cruz Greguol led the charge for the winning side, showcasing his prowess with five spectacular goals. Teammates Farhad Shaikh and Mumtaz Abbas Niazi added two and one goal, respectively. Meanwhile, Hamza Nawaz Khan scored a hat-trick of goals, and Sufi Muhammad Farooq struck one for Newage Cables/Master Paints.
The second match proved to be a nail-biting affair, culminating in a sudden-death (fifth) chukker, where Remounts emerged triumphant with a narrow 7-6 margin against Diamond Paints. Argentina’s Abelenda stole the show with an impressive six goals, while Mohammad Naeem contributed one. On the opposing side, Bilal Noon hammered a hat-trick, Saqib Khan Khakwani a brace, and Raja Temur Nadeem one goal for Diamond Paints.
The Lahore Polo Club witnessed a significant turnout of families and players, adding to the excitement of the enthralling encounters. Lahore Polo Club President Malik Azam Hayat Noon, along with committee members and other dignitaries, graced the occasion.
Expressing gratitude, Malik Azam Hayat Noon extended special thanks to the patrons, including Master Paints, Diamond Paints, Rijas Group, Guard Group, Platinum Homes, Newage Cables, Happy Cow Cheese, Din Group, and Fatima Group as their team captains this prestigious and historic tournament of the Lahore Polo Club.
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