Lahore: Diamond Paints overcame FG/Din Polo with a 6-5 win to claim the 2024 Misha and Ibrahim Polo Cup trophy on Sunday.
The thrilling encounter kept spectators on the edge of their seats as Diamond Paints clinched the title in the final moments on Sunday.
The guest of honor for the event was Reinhold Jacobi, President, Nestlé Professional Business Switzerland, along with Jason Avanesania, CEO, Nestlé Pakistan. Other notable attendees included Lahore Polo Club Executive Committee members: Muhammad Nasir, Firoz Gulzar, Secretary Lt Col (right) Amir Omar, and others. A large crowd of spectators and families also gathered at the Lahore Polo Club to watch and enjoy the exciting final.
Raja Jalal Arslan and Chaudhry Hayat Mahmood scored three goals each for Diamond Paints. For FG/Din Polo, brothers Farhad Sheikh and Rafai Sheikh scored two goals each, while Raja Mikael Sami added one goal.
the chapter. Hayat Mahmoud opened strong for the Diamond Paints, scoring a great field goal, but FG/Din Polo quickly responded with two straight goals to secure a 2-1 lead. In the second half, FG/Den Polo extended their advantage to 3-1. However, Diamond Paints made a spirited comeback, scoring two straight goals to tie the score at 3-3. The competition remained intense in the third period, with each team adding a goal, making the score 4-4.
The fourth and decisive goal saw FG/Deen Polo advance slightly as Raja Mikael Sami scored to make the score 5-4. However, in a thrilling final push, the Diamond Paints team rose to the occasion. Hayat Mahmoud and Raja Jalal Arslan scored back-to-back goals in the dying moments, pulling off a stunning comeback and winning the prestigious Misha and Ibrahim Polo Cup 2024 for Diamond Paints.
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