Six teams are set to battle the GCL Super Cup Final

Six teams were celebrating last night after reaching Sunday’s GCL Super Cup Final, but there were dramatic exits for hot favourites London Knights and St Tropez Pirates.

The captivating GCL Semi Final produced a rollercoaster of twists and turns that had the audience holding their breath in the grandstands around the O2 arena in Prague at the GC Playoffs.

The stealthy Paris Panthers rose to the top today with superb clear rounds from Darragh Kenny with Romeo 88 and Nayel Nassar with Lucifer V, while Gregory Wathelet and MJT Nevados S held their score at 4 faults to keep them in the lead and into the Final.

Delighted Panthers team owner Jennifer Gates said: “It’s a great result for our team. Everyone was great today, I’m very proud of them."

Their formidable performance piled pressure on the rest of the teams with Miami Celtics, Scandinavian Vikings and Chantilly Pegasus finishing in the drop zone.

And there was heartache for local fans as the home city team Prague Lions narrowly missed out on a shot at glory, finishing just one second slower on their combined time. Team Manager Jessica Kurten said: “We were disappointed to miss out on the Final by just one second but that is the high level of this sport. Our team have been phenomenal, they performed their absolute best and I could not be more proud of every horse and rider.”

The spectacular climax to the GCL season culminates in the GCL Super Cup Final on Sunday and will see a level playing field as six teams return to compete for the prestigious trophy all starting on a zero score; Paris Panthers, Madrid In Motion, Valkenswaard United, Shanghai Swans, Monaco Aces and Cannes Stars.

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