Lahore: FG Polo won the 5th Jinnah Gold Cup 2025 trophy after defeating HN Polo 8-5 in the Grand Final.
A large crowd, including families and polo enthusiasts, gathered in the fields of Jinnah Polo to observe the first high goal final. Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman was the guest of honor, while former players, including the club’s secretary Major (R) Ali Timur, were also present. In the final, the exhibition of vintage cars and an exciting tent pegging display was displayed, which increased the greatness of the event.
FG Polo dominated the match, Raul Lepleset scored four goals, while Mian Abbas Mukhtar and Raja Mikael Sami added one goal each. For HN Polo, Haider Nasim scored three goals, and Hamza Maoaz Khan contributed two.
The match started at a sieve pace, with both teams displaying extraordinary skills and plans. In the fierce battle, he saw two goals changing in the opening cycle, ending 2-2 in deadlock. HN Polo captured the initial speed in the second bran, which made a field goal net to achieve a tight 3-2 lead. However, FG Polo responded in a style, began a strong return with a brilliant curvy, and regained the advantage at 4-3.
The third square was a masterclass through FG Polo, as he dominated the play, and the commanding was putting hammers in three consecutive goals to establish a 7-3 lead. Their speed reached the fourth and final bran, where they added another goal to increase their lead by 8-3. Despite the late speed rise, HN Polo managed to fire in two sharp goals, limiting the deficit to 5-8. However, his efforts came to light too late, as FG Polo firmly firm to win the Grand Final to win a tremendous 8-5.
Earlier, in the final of the thrilling subsidiary, DS Polo won a hard struggle on BN/Niju 7-6. Lao Ebaylanda led the charge for DS Polo with a brilliant performance, which emerged as a top scorer with five brilliant goals, while Ahmad Ali Tiwana scored two key goals. Despite enjoying the half -goal, BN/New fought a fierce battle, in which Marcus Solari scored five goals, and Tattoo Roues Gyanzo added one of his numbers. FG Polo’s Raul Leplesate was nominated as the final player, while the Best Pony Award went to Mayan Abbas Mukhtar’s horse.
