Fawkes Polo wins the U.S. Open Arena Polo Championship

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Fawkes Polo won the final of the U.S. Open Arena Polo Championship on Monday 16th December, winning 21-13 against Texas Aggies at the Brookshire Polo Club. Despite trailing 10-5 at half time, Fawkes Polo made an incredible comeback in the second half, with 8 goals per chukka to cinch a convincing win.

The Teams:
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Substitutions: Jack McLean in for Miguel Torres Jr.

Chukka Breakdown:

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Score Progression:

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Game Statistics:

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Selected Match Highlights:

Jack McLean is the next man, following up well, he manages to intercept after his teammate leaves the ball behind. He moves it across the arena, turning it toward goal, despite heavy defensive pressure, and scores:



Jared Sheldon reads the play well, powering down the line to pick up a loose ball before anyone can turn and run it straight to goal: