La Hechicera claimed a 11-7 win over Amanara and ran out the champions of the Cicero Cup, following the decisive game that took place on Monday May 26, at Cowdray Park Polo Club, located in Midhurst, West Sussex. The Cicero Cup saw seven teams up to 15 goals, in participation.

 

After a close 2-1 in the first chukka, La Hechicera widened their advantage in the two following chukkas (4-1, 7-4). However, Amanara weren’t about to give up, and managed to make a comeback in the fourth chukka to close the gap to just two goals behind (6-8). But La Hechicera bounced back in the last chukka – they outscored their contender 3-1, that led them to the 11-7 win and the Cicero Cup.

 

Meanwhile, the Subsidiary Paul Withers Memorial went to Cowdray Vikings, who narrowly beat Sumaya by a 5-4.5 score.

 

RELIVE THE FINAL OF THE CICERO CUP ON  POLOLINE TV HERE.

 

CICERO CUP – FINAL – MONDAY MAY 26

LA HECHICERA 11-7 AMANARA

La Hechicera: Pablo Galante Escobar 0, Santos Merlos 6, Edward Banner-Eve 5, Malcom Borwick 4. Total: 15.

Amanara: Nicky Sen 0, Hazel Jackson 2, Santiago Chavanne 7, Marcos Araya 6. Total: 15.

Score La Hechicera: 2-1, 4-1, 7-4, 8-6, 11-7.

 

Cover photo by Mark Beaumont.