Shanghai Tang Women’s Tournament : 2nd day

September 4, 2009 Game Reports 0

TOURNAMENT


SINGAPORE POLO CLUB


2 – 6 SEPTEMBER 2009


 


Singapore, Friday 4 September 2009 – Day Two of the Shanghai Tang Women’s International Polo tournament was filled with action and excitement at the Mount Pleasant grounds. The 4-chukka semi-final match between Amarula and China Blue was tied 4-4 at the end of the third chukka, with both teams playing a strong defensive strategy. The team captain for China Blue, Emma Calder of New Zealand (1-goal handicap) had an unfortunate fall from her pony and suffered a fractured collarbone, which will keep her out of action for the remainder of the tournament.  Kirsty Readhead from Australia (1-goal handicap), the team captain for The Margaritas, was asked to stand-in for Emma Calder, and with her assistance, China Blue advanced to the Silver League Final 6-4. Much credit must be given to Emma Calder as she was responsible for four of the six goals scored by China Blue, with team-mates Melissa Tiernan (-2 goal handicap) and Kirsty Readhead scoring one goal each.


 


The Shanghai Tang Women’s International Polo 2009 tournament continues with the second Silver League Semi-final today â€“ Friday 4 September at 5pm, featuring The Margaritas against Pink Champagne. The winning team will advance to the Silver League Final against China Blue; to be played tomorrow – Saturday 5 September.


 


The highlight of the tournament will be the Gold Cup match (0 to 2 goals handicap) which is scheduled on Sunday 6 September with representative teams from Singapore* and HPC England*. The Singapore Polo Club is honoured to have Mr. S Iswaran, Senior Minister of State for Trade & Industry and Education as the Guest-of-Honour at the Gold Cup match. The schedule of events also includes a fashion showcase by Shanghai Tang, featuring their 2009 Autumn/Winter collection, Kaleidoscope. A Ladies Best Hat Award will also be presented, with the winner receiving a unique Shanghai Tang Duffle Bag valued at over S$400.


 


The Singapore Polo Club welcomes all to visit the Club grounds to witness the Shanghai Tang Women’s International Polo tournament. Admission is free and open to the public. For more details, please contact the Singapore Polo Club at 6854 3999 or visit www.singaporepoloclub.org.