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Thailand Polo wins Royal Selangor International

The final was held at Putrajaya as Kuala Lumpur was again flooded. The weather in Putrajaya was as good as the polo on the field as Royal Pahang and Thailand Polo squared off in the final of the Royal Selangor International Polo Tournament, the first RMPA International League Tournament of the ywar.

Raul Laplacette got Royal Pahang off to a good start with a brilliant hit from over 100 yards out. It was goal for goal in the early stages as Thailand's Carlos Pando and Martin Espain combined well to thwart the Royal Pahang threat.

It was still deadlocked at 3 -3 at half-time, but Thailand Polo started to take control of the match after the interval. They led 5-3 going into the final chukka. Led by His Royal Highness Tengku Mahkota Pahang, Royal Pahang tried to mount one of the famous comebacks in the last chukka. SEA Games star Tengku Shazril had a chance in the last minute to tie the match but the ball ran agonisingly wide for Royal Pahang.

Thailand Polo held on to beat Royal Pahang 6 - 5 to win the BRDB Cup.

In the match for 3rd and 4th place, Ranhill Polo looked to be in control throughout the match, but it was a stubborn Jogo Polo who kept on coming back. Agustin Canales and Guido Mangino mounted a late rally to win the match 4 1/2 - 4 for Jogo Polo.

Festivities continue on Saturday at RSPC with "Polo on the Lawn", an exhibition match between the visiting players and top Malaysian professionals. The fun and games start at 3.00 pm with a tea party on the lawn of the club.

5th, 6th and 7th places will be settled at Putrajaya on Sunday.

Royal Selangor Polo Club