Jindal Panther staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 9–8 win against Jaipur Achievers in a thrilling Northern India Polo Championship match. The game saw intense back-and-forth action, with Juan Gris Zavaletta scoring the winning goal in the final moments. Panther initially took the lead in the second chukker, but Jaipur Achievers fought back aggressively in the subsequent rounds.
Jaipur Achievers, led by Alejo Aramburu, turned the tide in their favor during the third chukker, taking a 5–4 lead. The match continued to be fiercely contested, with both teams displaying exceptional skill and determination. Despite Achievers extending their lead to 8–5 in the fifth chukker, Panther mounted a stunning comeback in the final moments of the game.
In a nail-biting finish, Jindal Panther equalized the score at 8–8, setting the stage for Juan Gris Zavaletta’s game-winning penalty shot with just 29 seconds remaining. Zavaletta’s stellar performance, with five goals to his credit, was instrumental in Panther’s victory. Reflecting on the match, Naveen Jindal praised his team’s resilience and composure under pressure, highlighting the sportsmanship displayed by both sides.
