La Dolfina Great Oaks, UAE and Valhalla claimed wins in the last day of qualification matches for the British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup, that took place on Wednesday July 10. Valhalla, who beat White Crane 11-10 in extra chukka, secured a spot in quarter finals. It’s worth to notice that the teams who are already in the competition’s next stage are Dubai, La Dolfina Great Oaks, Talandracas and La Dolfina Murus Sanctus

In the meantime, a penalty shootout will be held on Thursday July 11, at 11am, to determine the remaining teams for quarter finals. Black Bears, Gaston, La Magdeleine, Sujan Indian Tigers, King Power y Marqués de Riscal will take part of the penalty shootout. The two winners of this penalty shootout will advance to quarter finals. UAE and Desert Palm will compete in another penalty shootout with the fourth team within League C/D and the winner will be the eighth team to step into quarters.

THE TOURNAMENT IS STREAMED LIVE ON COWDRAY TV WITH THE PRODUCTION OF POLOLINE TV HERE.

British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup, Wednesday July 10:

La Dolfina Great Oaks 11-7 Park Place

Score La Dolfina Great Oaks: 3-0, 3-2, 5-2, 7-3, 10-3, 11-7.

Park Place: Rufino Merlos subbed in for Matías González.

UAE 11-10 Green Gates

Score UAE: 2-2, 5-2, 9-2, 10-4, 10-7, 11-10.

Valhalla 11-10 White Crane (extra chukka)

Score Valhalla: 0-1, 1-4, 4-5, 5-8, 8-10, 10-10, 11-10.

Valhalla: Lottie Lamacraft subbed in for Justin McRae.

The British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup will resume on Thursday July 11, with a penalty shootout, prior to the quarter finals, that will be played through Saturday July 13 and Sunday July 14.

The final of the British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup is due on Sunday July 21.

British Open Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup – Teams & Fixture

Cover photo by Mark Beaumont.