THE FIERY FINALE HEATED THE JODHPUR WINTER AS SAHARA WARRIORS OVERCAME LOS POLISTAS TO CLAIM THE RAJPUTANA & CENTRAL INDIA CUP (10 Goals) AT THE 21ST JODHPUR POLO SEASON 2020!
Warriors beat Los Polistas in a close encounter conquering the Finals Trophy by mere half goal difference at 4 goals to 3.5. Daniel Otamendi was again the one dominating for the Warriors hitting all four goals for his team.
26th December, 2020
The cold December winds were warmed up by the Grand Finale action of the Rajputana & Central India Cup (10 Goals), 21st Jodhpur Polo Season, 2020. The Final was battled out between Los Polistas playing in white & blue v/s Sahara Warriors playing in blue. Mr. Dhruvpal Godara and Col. Ravi Rathore were the umpires and Kr. Dhananjay Singh was the referee for the match. Mr. Ankur Mishra was the commentators for the final match.
| Sahara Warriors | Los Polistas |
|---|---|
| Mr. Allan Shaun Michael -1 | Kr. Sidhant Singh -2 |
| Mr. Kuldeep Rathore +2 | Mr. Jayvir Sinh Gohil ±0 |
| H.H. Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur +4 | Syed Shamsheer Ali +5 |
| Mr. Daniel Otamendi +5 | Mr. Simran Singh Shergill +6 |
The match started with a +0.5 goal advantage for Los Polistas. The first chukker started in fast-speed manner as Daniel Otamendi scored the opener for the Warriors. In high heated tussle, Los Polistas fouled and a 40 yard penalty was awarded in favor of Warriors that was converted by Daniel Otamendi. Mr. Simran Singh Shergill scored the first for Los Polistas as the scores at end of first chukker were:
Chukker 1:
Sahara Warriors – 2
Los Polistas- 1.5
The second chukker began with Syed Shamsheer Ali showing his experience striking a running hit to score his first for Los Polistas as Daniel Otamendi hit another one for Warriors winding the second chukker scores at:
Second Chukker
Sahara Warriors – 3
Los Polistas- 2.5
The third chukker had Mr. Simran Singh scoring his second for the Los Polistas to take a half goal lead over Warriors who scored no goal in the penultimate chukker with the scores standing:
Third Chukker
Sahara Warriors – 3
Los Polistas- 3.5
The fourth and final chukker had all the ecstasy in the air as both teams fought in a neck to neck battle to clinch the final glory. Mr. Simran Singh missed a close attempt as Danel Otamendi scored the decider goal bringing a + 0.5 lead for Warriors to conquer the gripping Final at a score of 4 goals to 3.5 claiming the trophy. The final scoreboard was:
Fourth Chukker
Sahara Warriors- 4
Los Polistas- 3.5
