TTS Report :
The stage is set for an exciting finale of the Shahid Hayat Memorial Super League, organised by the Lahore Polo Club, as EcoStar Knights will take on Nescafé Tigers in the grand final scheduled for Sunday.
The finalists were confirmed after two competitive semifinal encounters played on Saturday, showcasing high-quality polo and intense rivalries. In the first semifinal, Nescafé Tigers edged past PB Wolves in a closely contested match, securing a narrow 6-5 victory to book their place in the final.
The match remained evenly balanced throughout, with both sides displaying excellent coordination and attacking play. Adnan Jalil Azam and Raja Samiullah led the charge for Nescafé Tigers, scoring two goals each, while Akbar Azam and Shiraz Qureshi contributed one goal apiece. PB Wolves fought hard until the final chukker, but ultimately fell short by a single goal.
The second semifinal saw EcoStar Knights deliver a commanding performance against Lotto Carpets Kings, registering a convincing 7-4 win. The Knights dominated proceedings with superior teamwork and attacking flair. Shafay Nafees Barry emerged as the standout performer, netting a superb hat-trick to lead his team’s charge. He was well supported by Raja Jalal Arsalan and Ahmed Bilal Riaz, who added two goals each to seal an emphatic victory.
For Lotto Carpets Kings, Bilal Haye and Mustafa Aziz managed to score two goals each, but their efforts were not enough to counter Aquastar Knights’ relentless momentum. With both teams in impressive form, the final promises to be a thrilling contest. Nescafé Tigers will rely on their balanced attack and ability to handle pressure situations, while EcoStar Knights will look to carry forward their dominant semifinal performance into the title clash.
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