Wednesday March 26, 2008
Army lifted the MG&G Area Cup (10 goal) defeating ARC/Piramal  at the ARC polo ground at the Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mumbai.

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Army started off with a 1/2 goal handicap.  Lt Col Jogi Shekhawat was quick to score and Army led 1.5 - 0 in the 1st chukkar.  In the 2nd chukkar Army scored a good goal through a great back hander by Lt Col Atul Gupta.  Jogi Shekhawat put in another goal for Army.  At the end of the 2nd Army led 3.5 - 0.  The 3rd chukkar was not any better for ARC/Piramal who had been unable to score in the previous two chukkars also.  Lt Col NS Khera put in another goal for Army and they increased their lead 4.5 - 0 at the end of the 3rd.  It was not a great day for ARC/Piramal.  They were unable to open their account for most of the chukkar.  With just about two minutes of play left ARC/Piramal got a 40 yard penalty and Vishal Singh made no mistake.  There was great cheer from the crowd for ARC/Piramal first goal of the game.

The game ended with Army defeating ARC/Piramal and lifting the MG&G Area Cup.  We must mention the great support provided by Capt Vishal Chauhan who impressed the crowd with his excellent stick work and great play throughout the Mumbai polo season.