Saturday 9 March 2013

Governor, Independence Cups at stake


.. as Lagos Shorelines qualify for Majekodunmi Cup final

Ironclad shorelines booked a place in Sunday’s final of the Majekodunmi Cup following a 7-5 win over Kano Ashbert Titans as the 2013 Lagos Polo International tournament reaches its penultimate day of action today with three titles at stake.
Argentines Eduardo Menedes and Julio Novillo-Estrada spearheaded a great fifth and sixth chukkas to land the three points at stake. They now have an unassailable six points from their games having claimed the scalp of Delaney Linetrale in their first match.
Today’s proceedings will get underway with Ibadan Challenge confronting Kano Susplan in the Low Cup with nothing but pride at stake as the places for tomorrow’s final have been occupied by Lagos Caverton and Kano RTC.  
But their would be so much to play for in all the other matches of the day as winning teams will not only be reveling in the joy of victory but savour titles.
Lagos HST and Lagos Bell Oil & Gas will compete for the Lagos Governor’s Cup in a match which falls under the Low Cup. Also, Linetrale Delaney will battle Lintex Anadariya for the Independence Cup while Kano Titans Ashbert will tango with Fifth Chukker for the Italian Ambassador’s Cup.
In an exciting match played on Friday, Caverton edged Goodfellows 5.5 -5 while RTC saved their best for the last by rallying to beat Ibadan Challenge 9-6 in one of Friday’s matches.
Goodfellows could not believe their luck as they conceded a goal in the dying moments which dealt a big blow to their title dream. The team lost the final of the Dansa Cup to Tavia Trojan but got a sweet revenge when they beat the same team in the qualifier.
Ibadan Challenge were also undone by a fourth and final chukka rally by HST who began their campaign with a win over Ibadan Jericho.
Challenge led the first two chukkas with scores at 3-2 and 5-3 but they were pegged back at 6-6 heading to the last chukka.
Mustapha Sheriff’s goal was sandwiched by Murtala Aliyu’s goals to clinch the tie for the north-based team.

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