New Delhi: Elevation will meet Jindal Panther in the final of Amity Polo Cup (8 Goals) Polo tournament to be played at the Jaipur Polo Ground here on Sunday.
In the first semi-final played between Elevation and Navy/APRC, Elevation beat Navy/APRC by 7 goals to 3 ½. Manupal Godara converted a 30 yard penalty as first field goal for Navy/APRC who started with ½ goal on handicap while Satinder Garcha opened the account for Elevation by scoring a goal in the 1st chukker.
Manupal Godara converted two more penalties (60 yard and 40 yard in 2nd chukker and 4th chukker respectively) whereas Gerarod Mazzini converted two penalties (60 yard and spot hit in the 2nd chukker). Vishal Nihalani added 2 goals (one in 3rd chukker and one in 4th chukker) and two more goals by Satinder Garcha (one in 2nd chukker and one in 3rd chukker) for Elevation. Scorers for Elevation were – Gerardo Mazzini (2), Vishal Nihalani (2), Satinder Garcha (3). Scorers for Navy/APRC were – Manupal Godara (3) and started with ½ goal on handicap.
In the second semi- finals played between Jindal Panther and Action Polo, Jindal Panther beat Action Polo by 7 goals to 6. Both teams were 8 goals each and played superbly. Samir Suhag opened the account for Action Polo by converting a 30 yard penalty while Abhimanyu Pathak opened the account for Jindal Panther.
Simran Shergill converted 40 yard penalty for Jindal while Samir Suhag scored one more goal in 1st chukker. In the 2nd chukker Samir Suhag scored one goal for Action Polo. In the 3rd chukker Samir Suhag converted a 60 yard penalty for Action Polo while Simran Shergill scored 3 goals (one field goal and two 60 yard penalties).
The score was 4 all at the end of 3rd chukker. Salim Azmi of Action Polo scored brilliant goal to increase their team lead but during dying minutes Simran Shergill of Jindal Panther came forward and scored 2 quick goals and won the match.
Scorers for Jindal Panther were – Simran Shergill (6), Abhimanyu Pathak (1). Scorers for Action Polo were – Samir Suhag (4), Gaurav Sahgal (1), Salim Azmi (1).