JODHPUR WITNESSES STIMULATING POLO ACTION WITH A THRILLING FINALS AND ELECTRIFYING JODHPUR INTERNATIONAL LADIES POLO CUP!

The last leg of the 20 th Jodhpur Polo Season, 2019 had an all exciting Gala Day for the Polo enthusiasts in and around Jodhpur as the Grand Finale of the Polofactory Maharaja of Jodhpur Golden Jubilee Cup (10 Goals) and Jodhpur International Ladies Polo Cup Exhibition match were set to be battled of. The first match of the day was played between Jodhpur Central Academy and Sahara Warriors. The players were introduced as Jodhpur Central Academy in black was ready to take on Sahara Warriors in white. Mr. Nicholas Scortichini and Mr. Gerardo Mazzini were the umpires and Mr. Emilio Urrea Kirby was the referee for the match. Mr. Ankur Mishra and Th. Sidharth Singh Rohet were the commentators for the day. The dearly loved Raj Bhanwar Sa of Jodhpur threw in the ball to commence the Finals match.

SAHARA WARRIORS TRIUMPHS OVER JODHPUR CENTRAL ACADEMY IN AN ANTICIPATED FINAL COMBAT

 

 

Sahara Warriors	Jodhpur Central Academy
Mr. Sangram Singh -2	Bh. Hemendra Singh ±0
H.H. Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur +3	R.K. Janmejai Singh +1
Syed Basheer Ali +4	Mr. Angad Kalaan +3
Mr. Daniel Otamendi +5	Mr. Dhruvpal Godara +5

 

 

 

 

The match started with a +0.5 goal lead for Jodhpur Central Academy. The first chukker began with a spirited clash between both the teams. Daniel Otamendi scored the opening goal of the match as H.H. Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur added a striking goal for the Warriors. Dhruvpal Godara, the man in form scored the first one for Jodhpur Central Academy with the first chukker scores standing at:

 

 

 

Chukker 1
Jodhpur Central Academy- 1.5
Vs
Sahara Warriors – 2

 

Second chukker had both the teams clashing head on for the title in an all heated up action and tussles! Daniel Otamendi converted two 30 yard penalties with direct strokes into the goal post as Syed Basheer Ali defended a goal and then ran away with the ball to strike a hitting goal for the Warriors. Jodhpur Central Academy was no less on the up front as Dhruvpal Godara took the ball all by himself to score his trademark aggressive goal. The young and the restless R.K. Janmejai Singh, marching on with a good season experience, showed his momentum and striked a magnificent goal after tackling the ball from his seniors in the opposition. Angad Kalaan showed his class to close the gap on the scoreboard by adding a running goal with a beautiful stroke for their team winding the second chukker scores at:

 

 

Chukker 2
Jodhpur Central Academy- 4.5
Vs
Sahara Warriors – 5

 

 

 

 

It was hard to predict the Finals fate as the encounter accelerated the heat of the battle in the third chukker. Syed Basheer Ali showed his experience and added two goals to the lead for their team as Dhruvpal Godara and R.K. Janmejai Singh scored one goal each for Jodhpur team with the scores at the end of third chukker standing at:

 

 

 

Chukker 3
Jodhpur Central Academy- 6.5
Vs
Sahara Warriors – 7

 

In the fourth and final chukker Warriors performed on the upfront to take the control of the war. Daniel Otamendi became the fabulous finisher of the game adding two goals for his team to set up the victory as the team defended like a wall with no goals being scored from Jodhpur Central Academy. Giving their all, both teams had an enthralling match as Sahara Warriors surmounted Jodhpur Central Academy by an overall score of 9 goals to 6.5 to claim the Finals Trophy. The final scoreboard was:

 

 

Chukker 4
Jodhpur Central Academy- 6.5
Vs
Sahara Warriors – 9

 

 

JODHPUR BLUES AND PINK BERET MATCH DRAWN AND TROPHY SHARED IN THE JODHPUR INTERNATIONAL LADIES POLO CUP EXHIBITION MATCH

 

 

The second match of the day, the much awaited Jodhpur International Ladies Polo Cup Exhibition Match was battled of between the Jodhpur Blues playing in bright blue and Pink Beret playing in vibrant pink. Mr. Nicholas Scortichini and Mr. Emilio Urrea Kirby were the umpires for the match and Mr. Angad Kalaan was the referee. For the Pink Beret, it was the Arjuna Awardee Samir Suhag playing alongside his daughter Sanya Suhag.

 

 

 

 

 

Jodhpur Blues	Pink Beret
Ms. Divyakriti Singh -2	Ms. Lisa Franziska -2
Ms. Raya Sidorenko -1	Ms. Sanya Suhag -1
Ms. Delfino Balsano +1	Ms. Clara Casino +2
Mr. Gerado Mazzini +6	Mr. Samir Suhag +5

 

 

 

 

 

The match began with Jodhpur Blues taking the charge of the field with Ms. Raya Sidorenko and Ms. Delfino Balsano scoring one goal each to take an early lead on the scoreboard as no goal was scored for the Pink Beret with the scores at the end of first chukker at:

 

 

 

Chukker 1
Jodhpur Blues- 2
Vs
Pink Beret- 0

 

The second chukker had the action gripping up swiftly in favor of Pink Beret. Ms. Clara Casino showcased a dexterous performance by scoring two striking goals for equalizing the scores for Pink Beret. Delfino Balsano scored her second for the team to take the lead for Jodhpur Blues as the scorecard stood at:

 

 

Chukker 2
Jodhpur Blues- 3
Vs
Pink Beret- 2

 

 

 

 

Clara Casino put on a show of her skills and power by scoring a hat-trick for Pink Beret in the third chukker and coming on the lead on the scoreboard as no goal was scored for Jodhpur Blues winding the third chukker scores at:

 

 

 

Chukker 3
Jodhpur Blues- 3
Vs
Pink Beret- 5

 

Jodhpur Blues was in no intention of giving up and displayed an all round performance on defending and attempting in the fourth and final chukker. Delfino Balsano striked final two goals of the match to equalize the scores to end up the match at scores leveled at five-all as no goal was scored for Jodhpur Blues and the Winners trophy was shared by both the teams for displaying an all competitive and tough battle. The final scores had:

 

 

Chukker 4
Jodhpur Blues- 5
Vs
Pink Beret- 5

 

 

 

 

H.H. Maharaja Gaj Singhji of Jodhpur graced the Felicitations and awarded appreciation prizes to the Press for covering the Jodhpur Polo Season with great enthusiasm and the Organizers and management team for their dedication and well organization of the event that turned out to be a great success. Following this, the Winner’s trophy and prizes were awarded to the winning and runner up teams Sahara Warriors and Jodhpur Central Academy respectively of the Polofactory Maharaja of Jodhpur Golden Jubilee Cup and to the joint Winners Jodhpur Blues and Pink Beret of the Jodhpur International Ladies Polo Cup.

 

 

 

Following Prizes were awarded for the best in their Category in the 20 th Jodhpur Polo Season, 2019: Best Playing pony of the Season- Prize by Polofactory Horse Rug and Saddle- Carbonera- Chestnut- Mare of H.H. Maharaja Jaipur Best Upcoming Player- Prize by Frederique Constance Watch- Mr. Kuldeep Singh Most Valuable Player of the Season- Prize by Frederique Constance Watch- Mr. Daniel Otamendi Best Lady Player- Prize by Frederique Constance Watch- Ms. Clara Casino Most Promising Young Player- Raj Bhanwarsa Polo Trophy & Photo Frame- Mr. Hurr Ali