Emlor won the final of the Oxfordshire Cup on Sunday 18th May, winning 10-9 against White Crane Black at Black Bears Polo Club. A seriously competitive final saw two stalwarts of the UK 18 goal face off in what was a close and exciting match and despite White Crane Black's best efforts, and them taking the lead going into halftime, it was Emlor's impressive 4 goal first chukka followed by consistent team play throughout the game that clinched the win.
Emlor kept up their attack and strategic team combination plays going throughout the 6 chukkas, coming out of halftime stronger to neutralise the White Crane Black's forward running efforts. With almost double the throw ins won and more opportunities on goal from the field, Emlor proved themselves to be the stronger side on the day with 8 out of 12 field goals going in to help them win 10-9, scoring that all important goal in the final chukka to break the tie and avoid extra chukka.
Chukka Breakdown:
Score Progression:
Selected Match Highlights:
Javier Guerrero takes possession out of the throw in. He waits patiently with the ball for his team to work and clear a path before he takes a single shot to goal to score from distance:
Max Charlton showcases how to turn a defensive play into attack, riding off his man hard to take back possession out of the throw in and sending a big nearside backhand to teammate Javier Guerrero who has turned up for the pass. He sends a one shot pass up to Louis Hine who has read the play and run up towards goal. Hine picks up possession and runs it through the posts to finish a perfect team combination goal: