The British Open Gold Cup, one of the most prestigious polo trophies in the world, resumed on Sunday at Cowdray Park Polo Club with two matches.
Ten 22-goal teams are competing for this coveted title.
In a very tactical match, La Indiana thwarted a previously undefeated Talandracas 7-6. Next, Emlor showed they mean business, beating Park Place 11-9.
THE FINAL OF THE GOLD CUP IS DUE ON SUNDAY, JULY 21ST.
LA INDIANA 7-6 TALANDRACAS
LA INDIANA: Marc Ganzi 1, Jimbo Fewster 3 (1 goal), Rodrigo Andrade 8 (2), Facundo Pieres 10 (4). Total: 22.
TALANDRACAS: Hugues Carmignac 0, Fran Elizalde 8 (4 goals), Julián De Lusarreta 7 (1), Alejandro Muzzio 7 (1). Total: 22.
Score La Indiana: 1-1, 2-1, 5-2, 6-2, 7-3, 7-6.
Best Playing Pony UK: Nevada (Euro Callejero x Estrella), played by Rodrigo Andrade.
EMLOR 11-9 PARK PLACE
EMLOR: Spencer McCarthy 0 (3 goals), Alfredo Bigatti 7 (2), Tincho Merlos 8 (5), Michel Del Carril 6 (1). Total: 21.
PARK PLACE: Andrey Borodin 0, Juan Britos 7 (4 goals), Hilario Ulloa 10 (2), Benja Urquiza 5 (3). Total: 22.
Score Emlor: 1-2, 5-2, 6-3, 6-5, 9-6, 11-9.
Best Playing Pony UK: Pite Gelatina (Grappa Granado x Pite Rúcula), played by Tincho Merlos.
The British Open Gold Cup resumes on Tuesday:
12pm: La Bamba de Areco vs VS King Power
3pm: Dubai vs Monterosso
