Cops canter into semis

Lamyanba Pakhang men to take on Khurai Polo Club (A) today

Manipur polo

S. Girimohan of Manipur Police (in white) attempts a strike during the match with Thangmeiband Polo Club. Telegraph picture Imphal, Feb. 16 : Manipur Police Sports Club (A) stormed into the semi-final of the 1st 57 Mountain Division Polo Tournament, defeating Thangmeiband Youth Polo Club by 4-1 goals at Imphal Pologround here today. In the last quarter-final match today, Thangmeiband Youth Polo could hardly put up any defence against the volley of strikes by the Manipur Police SC team in the first two chukkers. The policemen put up a formidable front right from the beginning. The Manipur Police team struck first as M. Jawan Singh scored in the first chukker. The riders then followed through with some magnificent strikes in the second chukker. The cops dominated the proceedings totally, giving their best in the second chukker, as I. Khaba Singh fetched the second goal. Teammate S. Bimol Singh chipped in with another goal to increase the tally to three. With the policemen taking over the game with controlled and precise strikes, the Thangmeiband Youth Polo Club found it tough to score. However, in the third chukker, they managed to score a solitary goal when Y. Binoy Singh rode through to bring some solace to the team. The Manipur Police Sports Club soon overrode its opponents as S. Girimohan Singh found the winning fourth goal to seal the fate of the Thangmeiband Youths by 4-1 goals en route to the semi-final today. In the semi-final, Lamyanba Pakhang Polo will take on Khurai Polo Club (A) while Manipur Police Sports Club (A) will clash with Khurai Polo Club (A) tomorrow.