MP/Rijas reach subsidiary final of Maj Gen Saeed-uz-Zaman Janjua Memorial Polo Cup

MP/Rijas reach subsidiary final of Maj Gen Saeed-uz-Zaman Janjua Memorial Polo Cup

Lahore: Master Paints/Rijas delivered a dominant performance to qualify for the subsidiary final of the 14th Maj Gen Saeed-uz-Zaman Janjua Memorial Polo Cup 2026, sponsored by JS Bank, after thumping Lotto Carpets Singapore 12–5.5 at the Lahore Garrison Polo Grounds on Friday.

From the winning side, Raja M Mekayial Sami emerged as top scorer with superb seven goals while Sufi Hashim Bin Haris thrashed in three goals and Sufi Haroon Bin Haris converted one.

 For the losing side, which had a half goal handicap advantage, Imran Abid Mir banged in a brace while Arib Ali Malik and Ahmed Zubair Butt scored one goal apiece.

The match showcased an aggressive display of teamwork and precise execution from Master Paints/Rijas, who asserted their control over the game right from the opening chukker. 

Master Paints/Rijas set an explosive pace immediately, with Mekayial leading the charge by netting three consecutive field goals to give his side a commanding early advantage.

Lotto Carpets Singapore attempted to fight back as Imran Mir struck a field goal. However, MP/Rijas quickly responded through another field goal by Mekayial, 

followed by a field goal from Imran Mir for Lotto Carpets. MP/Rijas then extended their cushion further with a field goal by Sufi Haroon, another brilliant field goal by Mekayial, and a field goal by Sufi Hashim, maintaining complete dominance.

Lotto Carpets Singapore’s Imran Mir converted a penalty to add to their tally. MP/Rijas kept up the pressure, with Mekayial scoring two back-to-back field goals, smoothly followed by a field goal from Sufi Hashim. In the final chukker, Sufi Hashim added another field goal for MP/Rijas.

 Lotto Carpets fought valiantly with field goals from Arib Ali Malik and Ahmed Zubair Butt, while Mekayial sealed the comprehensive victory with a final field goal for MP/Rijas.