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Imphal, Nov. 27 (EMN): USA conceded their match against India A in the beginning of the 3rd chukkar in the first ground, while India B (Manipur) overcame a spirited challenge from the UK team 8-7, in the 2nd ground on the 6th day of the 14 Manipur Polo International.
The India ‘A’ team were given a walkover after heated arguments between the two teams over a foul given against the India A team.
In the day's second match, Pradeep of India B (Manipur) opened the score for the team from a 40-yard spot kick in the 1.05th minute of the first chukker while L Rohit added another one in the dying seconds of the chukker.
For the UK side, Phil Seller scored twice (5.14th and 5.57th minutes) while Henry Tucker added another one for UK to lead 3-2 at the end of the chukker.
In the second chukker, the two teams added one goal apiece, with George Amore scoring for the UK with beautiful stick work in the 1.17th minute and L Rohit scoring for Manipur in 6.55th minute.
In the third chukker, both the teams added two more goals to end the chukker at 6-5 in favour of the UK.
Phil Seller, who had a wonderful match, scored both the goals for the UK team while L Atangba and P Ojit scored for Manipur.
In the fourth chukker, Manipur scrapped past the UK team. The home team pumped in 3 goals with L Atangab scoring twice and captain T Pradeep Kumar adding another goal.
The UK team could add only one goal through Henry Amor.