FG Polo and HN Polo registered hard-fought victories in the Bank Alfalah 62nd National Open Polo Championship for Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup 2025, thrilling polo at the Lahore Polo Club.
FG Polo Outpaces BN/Newage Cables
In the first match of the day, FG Polo outpaced BN/Newage Cables with a commanding 10-7 victory. Raul Laplacette led the charge for the winning side, delivering a stellar five-goal performance. Raja Jalal Arslan and Nicholas Ruiz Guinazu netted two goals each, while Mian Abbas Mukhtar added one to the tally. Despite the defeat, Santiago Cernadas put on a remarkable show for BN/Newage Cables, scoring six sensational goals, while Hamza Mawaz Khan contributed one.
The match remained fiercely competitive until the third chukker, with both teams displaying remarkable skills and determination. As the chukker concluded, the scoreboard reflected a gripping 4-4 deadlock, setting the stage for an intense finish. However, FG Polo shifted gears in the fourth chukker, launching a stunning offensive onslaught
With five spectacular goals, they seized control of the game, while BN/Newage Cables managed just one, giving FG Polo a commanding 9-5 advantage. BN/Newage attempted a late resurgence in the fifth chukker, narrowing the gap with two well-crafted goals. Yet, FG Polo held firm, adding one more to their tally and sealing a well-earned 10-7 triumph.
HN Polo Edges Out Olympia/AZB in a Thrilling Contest
The second encounter of the day was an intense battle, with HN Polo defeating Olympia/AZB 9-8 in a nail-biting finish. Hamza Mawaz Khan emerged as the match-winner for HN Polo, smashing four spectacular goals.
Pelayo Berazadi and Haider Naseem contributed two goals apiece, while Ramiro Zavaleta added one to seal the victory. On the opposing side, Luis Manuel Aguirre led Olympia/AZB’s fightback with five impressive goals, while Ahmed Zubair Butt and Novillo Astrada chipped in with two and one goal, respectively.
HN Polo got off to a flying start, scoring two back-to-back goals, while Olympia/AZB responded with one, closing the first chukker at 2-1. The second chukker saw a neck-and-neck battle, with both sides matching each other goal for goal. HN Polo, however, maintained their slight edge at 4-3.
In the third chukker, HN Polo stepped up their game, netting two more goals, while Olympia/AZB managed one, extending HN’s lead to 6-4. The fourth chukker mirrored the second, with both teams once again adding two goals each to their tally, keeping HN Polo ahead at 8-6.
Olympia/AZB staged a resilient comeback in the fifth and final chukker, striking two impressive goals against HN’s one. However, HN Polo held their nerve, securing a narrow yet well-fought 9-8 victory in this high-intensity encounter.
62nd National ‘Quaid’ Open Polo Championship 2025: DS & FG Teams Victorious
The 62nd National ‘Quaid’ Open Polo Championship 2025, the most prestigious polo tournament in Pakistan, is currently underway at the Lahore Polo Club. This esteemed event, named in honor of the country’s founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, marks the culmination of the Pakistan polo season.
As the pinnacle of polo competitions in Pakistan, the Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup attracts the country’s top polo players and teams, showcasing their exceptional skills and sportsmanship.
5th March Matches Overview
FG Polo’s Thrilling Win
FG Polo edged past Olympia/AZB with a 10-8 victory. Raul Laplacette led the charge with six goals, while Raja Jalal Arsalan added two, and Nicolas Ruiz Guinazu and Abbas Mukhtar contributed one goal each. Olympia/AZB’s Manuel Aguirre scored five goals, Novillo Astrada added two, and Abdul Rehman Monnoo chipped in with one.
Olympia/AZB dominated the first chukker, taking a 4-1 lead. However, FG Polo staged a remarkable comeback, netting four unanswered goals in the fourth chukker to surge ahead 9-7. The fifth chukker saw both teams score once, sealing FG Polo’s 10-8 victory.
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DS Polo’s Dominant Performance
DS Polo secured an 8-5 triumph over BN/Newage Cables. Max Charlton starred with five goals, Lao Abelenda netted two, and Ahmed Ali Tiwana added one. BN/Newage Cables’ Hamza Mawaz Khan scored four goals, while Babar Naseem managed one.
DS Polo took an early 2-1 lead, which was briefly leveled by BN/Newage Cables. However, DS Polo gained momentum, converting three goals in the third chukker to move ahead 5-4. A stunning hat-trick in the fourth chukker sealed DS Polo’s 8-5 victory.
