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P L AY I N G G O O D , F O U R - M A N P O L O W I T H
F R I E N D S I S WH AT I T I S A L L A B O U T
As of the second chukka, it was clear that
King Power Foxes would claim the Gold
Cup for a third consecutive year. Gonzalito
reminded us what type of player he can be;
Jimbo Fewster and Hugo Taylor blocked as
if their lives depended on it; and Facundo
raced up and down the field scoring
end-to-end goals. It took them a while, but
King Power Foxes found their style of play.
By half time they had gained a three-goal
advantage, which grew steadily over the
fourth chukka. El Remanso went into the
sixth chukka four goals down, looking as
defeated as the crowd felt, but their rivals
did not ease their grip. A goal apiece made
it 13-8 as the bell rang, and Facundo
salvaged his season by claiming the most
prestigious tournament in Europe.
Post match, Facundo explained how
their previous losses were a key part of their
final victory:‘Those defeats were good for
us. We had lots to improve on and that
helped us concentrate. They are a great
team and we were scared coming in, but
we were able to play our game and luckily
it paid off. The Gold Cup is a tournament we
always want to win.’ Facundo came out as
top scorer of the final, but MVP deservedly
went to young English player James Fewster.
El Remanso did not get the result they
wanted, but what a season they had. ‘It has
been an amazing experience; four English
guys have not made the final since 1969,’
says Hanbury. ‘We are very proud. Sadly
we couldn’t play our game today, but playing
good, open, four-man polo with friends
is what it is all about, and we did that
this season.’
