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Diamond Paints secure final spot at Patron Aibak Polo Cup 2024
Lahore : By Nawaz Gohar
Diamond Paints defeated Rijas/Master Paints to earn a spot in the main final of the Patron Aibak Polo Cup 2024, organised by the Lahore Polo Club.
The event was graced by the presence of the Lahore Polo Club President Malik Azam Hayat Noon, executive committee members, polo players, their families and a good number of polo enthusiasts, who witnessed and enjoyed the enthralling and exciting matches at the historic polo ground.
In the first match of the day (Thursday), Diamond Paints showcased an exceptional performance to outlast Rijas/Master Paints with a commanding 8-4 victory, that helped them earn a place in the tournament final.
The star of the match, Raja Jalal Arsalan, played outstanding polo and converted five fabulous goals for the winning side, while Mir Huzaifa Ahmed contributed with two tremendous goals and Raja Temur Nadeem added one. For Rijas/Master Paints, Julian Taurino Diaz banged in a brace of goals while Mumtaz Abbas Niazi and Farooq Amin Sufi each adding one goal to the tally.
In the second match of the day, three teams competed in a series of two-chukker matches. Newage Cables emerged victorious, defeating PAF 8-1 in their first encounter and overpowering Master Paints 4-2 in their second two-chukker match. These impressive victories helped Newage Cables clinch a spot in the subsidiary final.
The competition continues on Friday (December 20, 2024, with two more crucial matches lined up, promising more action and excitement for polo enthusiasts.