A sunny day on Lawns 2 saw Maiz Dulce take on Tchogan in the coveted Holden White Cup final, on Sunday the 4th of August.
Giselle Barfoot (0) rode out at 1 for Maiz Dulce, with Sam Wisbey (1) at 2, Alfie Hyde (3) at 3, with 4-goaler Bautista Sorzana at Back. Heiko Voelker (0) wore the number 1 shirt for Tchogan, with young Andino Donoso (0) at 2, Mateo Lalor (3) at 3, and Will Emerson (5) at Back.
The game saw tremendous efforts from both sides, and despite a last-minute push by Tchogan, Maiz Dulce emerged victorious in an extra chukka 8-7. The first chukka saw Hyde secure the opening goal, followed by another from teammate Sorzana, however Tchogan responded with a brilliant goal from young Donoso, leaving Tchogan trailing Maiz Dulce 1 goal to 2 after the first. In the second Maize Dulce started to pull away with three goals credited across the team, but a goal by Emerson kept Tchogan in contention going into halftime on 2 and Maiz Dulce on 5.
Both teams came back in the third with determination, with two goals apiece, leaving all to play for In the last. With the crowds on the edge of their seats, Tchogan had a change of tide in the final chukka, with strong defensive play to prevent Maiz Dulce from furthering their tally in addition to scoring three outstanding goals from Lalor and Voelker to equalise, calling for an extra chukka. The extra chukka saw great play from both sides but a brilliant goal by Hyde secured victory for Maiz Dulce 8-7.
The Holden White Cup was presented to Millie Barfoot by Jane Bradstock-Smith, with the Gusbourne Most Valuable Player award being presented to Alfie Hyde. The No3 Gin Best Playing Pony Rug was awarded to ‘Barbara’ played by Alfie Hyde and owned by Peter Barfoot.
The Mirror were successful in winning the Ruins Cup with a score of 8.5 to Vendetta’s 3, while Trefoil took home the Ambersham Cup winning 6 v 5 over White Crane.
