The Malta Polo Club heralded the second half of the season on Saturday with the Spencer Cup, an historic trophy first presented to the Maltese in 1928 by Sir Charles Spencer in memory of his son Sir Cecil Spencer.

Team Chukkas took an early lead in the first chukka with an early goal by Miles Lockwood.

Jean Vella was outstanding in defence but fast runs by Ben Farrugia and captain Julian Mamo pushed Team Jeep ahead in the second chukka with three goals scored.

However, in final seconds of the third chukka, Patrick Filletti used his experience and skill to prevent the opposition driving the ball home and Team Chukkas once again took the lead with a Martin Arrigo goal.

With all to play for in the last chukka, Ben Farrugia showed inimitable style and was unstoppable with a superb goal, passed up by Jeep team-mates Christian Delia and Matthew Brincat.

Demonstrating skill and determination, two superb last-minute goals by Arrigo and Filletti resulted in a 5.5-4 win for Team Chukkas.

The Spencer Cup was presented to the winning team by Kenneth Rizzo Naudi, of UCIM/JEEP, the 2014/2015 season sponsors. The umpires were Karl Galea and Desmond Mizzi.

George Lyttleton was third man referee.

Team Chukkas: Jean Vella, Miles Lockwood; Patrick Filletti, Martin Arrigo (captain).

Team Jeep: Matthew Brincat, Ben Farrugia, Christian Delia, Julian Mamo (captain).

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