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Wed 3rd Mar 2010

Arena Test Match at Hickstead

England took the prestigious Bryan Morrison trophy for the third consecutive year, this time against Scotland on Saturday, 27th February

The test match which was supported by De Vere Seasonal Ownership, proved to be a tough one. The game started in spectacular style with fast paced open polo. Both sides took the charge but Scotland looked to have control early on with Chris Hyde leading the field from the back. The next two chukkas were even faster and exciting with some superb skill on display. Horse-power really played a part in the large arena, with some great turns of speed especially by Jonny Good who flew from one end of the arena turning defence into prompt attack.

 

Scotland went into the fourth chukka leading, but the England side were never too far behind challenging the goal mouth and mounting the pressure. Chris Hyde made some great saves for the Scottish and maintained calm and collected sending his team mates Jamie Le Hardy and Howard Smith charging forward. The English kept pushing forward with Morrison playing some great backhands in defence. Seb Dawnay had some near misses and finally England found their way through, tying the scores in the dying seconds. Extra time was now upon us, and what better way to finish such an exciting game.

 

After three minutes of extra time play, Jonny Good who sealed the victory for the English side at 14-13.

 

The Bryan Morrison Trophy was awarded to the winning team by Greta Morrison, assisted by John Bunn and Michael Amoore. Jonny Good was named MVP and The Best Playing Pony award went to his pony "Passion".

 

Earlier in the day a 12-goal match was played between National Club Championship victors Equibuild and Druids Lodge. A tight match which ended with the victory of Equibuild 18-17.

 

The Teams:

 

Test Match

 

Scotland (23):  Howard Smith (6), Jamie Le Hardy (8) and Chris Hyde (9)

England (22): Sebastian Dawnay (7), Jonny Good (8) and Jamie Morrison (7)

 

12 Goal Challenge

 

Equibuild (12): Paul Knights (0),  Jack Kidd (6) and Tim Bown (6)

Druids Lodge (12):  Rex Woodhouse (2), Eden Ormerod (6) and Leon Allen (4)

 

 

© Photographs by Clive Bennett for www.imagesofpolo.com - Above: Jamie Morrison and Seb Dawnay - Below: England (l-r Sebastian Dawnay, Jonny Good and Jamie Morrison), the winners.

 

 

 


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