State polo tourney
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 23, 2013:
Rupkumar Polo Club, Chingkhei-hunba PC-A and Tentha PC advanced into the last four stage of the 29th State Polo Tournament with contrasting wins over their respective quarterfinal opponents at Imphal Pologround today.
While Rupkumar scraped past Lamyanba PC 5-4, L Atangba swept in three goals in Chingkheihunba's 9-3 dismissal of Apunba Naharolgi Shakti 9-3 as Tentha PC rallied to defeat ESC, Nongmeibung 4-3 on M Manihar's brace and one goal each by Kh Tombi and S Sadananda, the latter's goals coming in the third and final chukkers.
ESC were 3-0 ahead by the second session.
In Rupkumar's triumph, A Abung found the mark thrice.
The first semifinal tomorrow will be between Chingkheihunba and Tentha PCs with the winning team taking on the winner of the second semifinal match between Rupkumar PC and Khurai PC in the summit clash slated for March 26.