Black Bears claimed a narrow 12-11 win over Ferne Park to win the Oxfordshire Cup at Black Bears Polo Club, the Schwarzenbach’s family club in Shiplake, England, on Tuesday, May 25.
The final was a hard fought match, decided in extra chukka when Paco O’Dwyer scored the winning goal. Ollie Cudmore was named MVP, and his mare, Ghetto, took BPP honours.
It was a tough result for Ferne Park, who also lost last year’s final to Black Bears. The tournament saw four teams, up to 18 goals, compete.
OXFORDSHIRE CUP – FINAL – BLACK BEARS 12-11 FERNE PARK
Black Bears: Guy Schwarzenbach 2, Jimbo Fewster 4, Ollie Cudmore 6, Paco O’Dwyer 6. Total: 18.
Ferne Park: Jonathan Rotheremere 0, Marcos Araya 6, Joaquín Pittaluga 7, Luke Tomlinson 5. Total: 18.
Photo Credit: Pao Maquin