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HIPPO men were crowned this year’s Independence Cup knock-out tournament winners after defeating Hockey Club 7-6 on penalties at Sunrise Sports Club at the weekend. Hippo hockey proved once again that they are a powerful force in the indoor league. They faced tough opposition, including an underdog, Huskies 2nd team. But their skill and resolve saw them triumph. It was a sensational men’s final between Hippo Men and Hockey Club.

The game ended 3-3 and a tense penalty shoot-out ensued that spilled into sudden death. Brynn Lowe sealed the victory for Hippo Men, after a miss by Hockey Club.

Hippo claimed a double in the indoor league by winning both the league and the knock-out tournament with Hockey Club coming in as runners-up.

In the women’s section, Carguard, were in good form, storming through each game with relative ease.

Other Results

Hippo Men 5, UZ 2; Enthusiasts 5, Huskies 6; Sunrise 5, Sunrise II 0.

Semi-final: Scorpions 4, UZ Ladies 1; Hippo Men 5, Huskies II 1; Carguard 9, Harmony Rainbow Ladies 5;

Hockey Club 5, Sunrise 4.

Final: Men: Hockey Club 3, Hippo Men3.

(Hippo won 7-6 on penalties)

Women: Scorpions 4, Carguard 9.