Manipur, April 28 -- UYPC riders galloped hard in the first chukker with Th Nongpoknganba getting two goals while S Saolin got one to tighten the grip in the match. Black Watch trailed with rider P Ojit fetching a goal.

However, in the second chukker, Black Watch put up a brave fight, swinging their mallet to perfection as P Ojit scored two goals, while L Atangba made one to gain 4-3 goals.

As the saddle got hotter, riders spurt up their gallops and manage to get one goal each, to provide more anxious moments in the game. S Saolin shot home for UYPC, while S Bonbon fetched one for Black Watch to display 5-4 goals in the third chukker.

The game changer came in the fourth chukker as UYPC pulled up their remaining energy with Th Nongpokng...