La Fe and SD Farms claimed wins in the second day of action for the USPA Gold Cup, the second leg of the Gauntlet of Polo, that took place at International Polo Club Palm Beach, in Wellington, Florida, on Wednesday March 2.
The USPA Gold Cup sees thirteen teams, up to 22 goals, compete. The final will be played on Sunday, March 27.
La Fe (received two goals on handicap) took an impressive 17-10 win over CK Shack, while SD Farm narrowly beat Old Hickory Bourbon 11-10, in extra chukka, with a golden goal by Lucas Escobar. SD Farms had Pablo MacDonough subbing in for Pelón Stirling.
USPA GOLD CUP – WEDNESDAY MARCH 2
LA FE 17-10 CK SHACK
La Fe: Louis Devaliex 0, Robi Bilbao 5 (1 goal), Francisco Elizalde 9 (9), Lucas Díaz Alberdi 6 (5). Total: 20.
CK Shack: Henry Porter 4, Martin Valent 4 (3 goals), Santiago Toccalino 8 (4), Kris Kampsen 6 (2). Total: 22.
Score La Fe: (2-0) 6-1, 9-2, 10-7, 13-8, 15-9, 17-10.
SD FARMS 11-10 OLD HICKORY BOURBON (EXTRA CHUKKA)
SD Farms: Sayyu Dantata 2 (2 goals), Lucas Escobar 4 (4), Pablo MacDonough 10* (4), César Polledo 6 (1). Total: 22.
*Subbed in for David Stirling.
OLD HICKORY BOURBON: Joaquín Panelo 6 (7 goals), Santino Magrini 5 (1), Matias Magrini 7, Stephen Orthwein 4 (1). Total: 22.
Score SD Farms: 1-1, 4-4, 4-6, 6-8, 10-9, 10-10, 11-10.
The USPA Gold Cup will resume on Friday March 4, with the match between the recent winners of the CV Whitney Cup, Park Place, and La Elina, due at 11am.
USPA Gold Cup – Teams & Fixture
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