Voyages

Expectations were running high in the crowd on the final day of the inaugural “Fortune Heights Snow Polo World Cup 2012”, as the home team, Hong Kong, China, progressed to the finals to play against South Africa. 

After the rousing national anthems, the game was officially started by FIP President Mr. Eduardo Huergo, who threw the ball into the field. Hong Kong, China dominated the first chukka, with Guillermo Terrera and Martin Inchauspe both scoring. South Africa’s Tom de Bruin opened the scoring for South Africa in the second chukka, but Hong Kong, China dominated possession, with Terrera scoring again. Martin Inchauspe scored again to extend Hong Kong’s lead. Tom de Bruin scored a penalty towards the end of the chukka, but Guillermo Terrera scored a penalty also, to bring the home side up to 6:2 at half time. Having defended for most of the game thus far, South Africa started to threaten more in chukka 3, although Hong Kong, China’s Guillermo Terrera performed a dramatic penalty save to secure Hong Kong’s lead. South Africa found their stride in chukka 4, and put the home side under severe pressure, however Hong Kong, China maintained their lead, and finished the game 7:4.

The playoff for 3rd and 4th place was between England and Argentina. After the teams’ national anthems were played, Mr. Gustavo Martino, Argentina’s ambassador to China, was given the honor of starting the game by throwing the ball into play. It was a very close match, with both teams remaining within one point of each other, and England edging ahead 4:3 at halftime. The lead switched between the two teams throughout the rest of the game, but England managed to emerge victorious at the end, sealing an 8:7 win.

“Fortune Heights Snow Polo World Cup 2012”  –  Final Results

1^st Place: Hong Kong, China

2^nd Place: South Africa

 3^rd Place: England

 4^th Place: Argentina

“Fortune Heights Snow Polo World Cup 2012” Two Finalists Announced: Hong Kong, China to take on South Africa
The semi-finals of the “Fortune Heights Snow Polo World Cup 2012” took place today on the 8th day of the tournament. The national anthems of the respective teams were played before each game. The anthems stirred a sense of national pride in the teams, urging them on to glory and victory.
The first semi-final of the day was a frenzied affair with play and advantage moving back and forth between the two teams. Hong Kong, China started strong and led 1:0 at the end of chukka 1. England scored two goals in chukka 2, thanks to Christopher Hyde and Jamie Le Hardy. Hong Kong China scored again, but kept giving away free hits, which allowed England to edge ahead at the end of chukka 3. However, Hong Kong, China found their stride in chukka 4, and surged ahead. John Fisher and Martin Inchauspe both scored in the final chukka, while Guillermo Terrera scored two outstanding goals, one of which from the halfway line, bringing the final score to 7:4.
In the final match of the day, South Africa played Argentina. Both sides started strong, not giving ground. It was only into chukka 2 that South Africa started to break ahead. Argentina kept fighting back though, bringing the score line close to a draw. As the game moved into chukka 3 South Africa’s Tom de Bruin continued his golden streak, scoring an additional 3 goals, stretching South Africa’s lead to 3 points. Argentina came close to equalizing in the final chukka of the game and continued to gain momentum, with Pablo Jauretche building on the points scored in the previous chukka however it wasn’t enough. South Africa held onto their lead, and won the match 7:5.

“Fortune Heights Snow Polo World Cup 2012” Quarter-Finals

In accordance with the rules of Snow Polo World Cup, the 18 games to compete for the quarter-finals have now been completed, and eight teams will proceed to the quarter-finals for elimination rounds.

After six days of vigorous competition, each team has shown its strengths, but it is the remaining eight teams who now have the chance to win Asia’s very first Snow Polo World Cup.

For the quarter-finalists in Zone 1, England won all three of their qualifying matches, so they go through on top, followed by South Africa in second place. Hong Kong, China goes through in third place, followed by Argentina.

Chile came out on top in Zone 2, closely followed by France. In third place is Australia, which leaves New Zealand as the final team to proceed to the quarter-finals.  

Results for “Fortune Heights Snow Polo World Cup 2012” from February 2 – 7, 2012    

Thursday, February 2, 2012: 

Game 1:       Hong Kong, China 4 : India 2

Game 2:       Argentina 4 : USA 4 (penalties 8:7)

Game 3:       England 7 : South Africa 6   

Friday, February 3, 2012: 

Game 4:       France 5 : Brazil 2

Game 5:       Australia 3 : Italy 3 (penalties 3:2)

Game 6:       Chile 5 : New Zealand 3

Saturday, February 4, 2012: 

Game 7:       England 6 : Hong Kong, China 6 (penalties 2:0)

Game 8:       South Africa 2 : Argentina 2 (penalties 3:2)           

Game 9:       USA 9 : India 4

Sunday, February 5, 2012: 

Game 10:       Chile 6 : France 2

Game 11:       Brazil 7 : Australia 8 

Game 12:       Italy 4 : New Zealand 4 (penalties 2:3)  

Monday, February 6, 2012: 

Game 13:       England 5 : USA 4

Game 14:       Hong Kong, China 7 : Argentina 6 

Game 15:       South Africa 9 : India 2  

Tuesday, February 7, 2012: 

Game 16:       Brazil  4 : New Zealand 6

Game 17:       Italy   6  : France  8

Game 18:       Chile 4  : Australia 3  

The quarter-finals will begin on Thursday February 9. 

First Game: England vs New Zealand

Second Game: Hong Kong, China vs France

Third Game: South Africa vs Australia

Fourth Game: Argentina vs Chile

The qualified teams will then proceed to Semi-Finals this coming Saturday on February 11.  The champion will emerge in the final, which will be held on Sunday February 12.  

Information on “Fortune Heights Snow Polo World Cup 2012”

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Match Time: 1pm to 4pm

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