Clearwater and Forbes Plunkett qualified to the final of the NPC 16-Goal Championship, following their respective wins in the semifinals, played at the National Polo Center, in Wellington, Florida, United States, on Thursday April 11. In two very tight contests, Clearwater claimed a 12-11 win over BTA, in extra chukka, with a golden goal by Lucas Díaz Alberdi; Forbes Plunkett beat La Fe/Dazos 10-9.

The NPC 16-Goal Championship format implies that should a team win more than one qualifier of the series, that team will automatically advance to the NPC 16-Goal Championship final.

Therefore, Clearwater and Forbes Plunkett will go head-to-head for the NPC 16-Goal Championship title on Sunday April 14, at the National Polo Center, at 1pm (US local time).

NPC 16-GOAL CHAMPIONSHIP – SEMIFINALS – THURSDAY APRIL 11

CLEARWATER 12-11 BTA (extra chukka)

Clearwater: Joaquin Vilgre de la Madrid 0, Lucas Díaz Alberdi 6, Raúl Colombres 8, Camp Campbell 2. Total: 16.

BTA: Sarah Siegel Magnes 0, Louis Hine 4 (1), Gerónimo Obregón 5 (5), Jesse Bray 7 (4). Total: 16.

Score Clearwater: 3-2, 4-2, 4-6, 7-6, 9-9, 11-11, 12-11.

FORBES PLUNKETT 10-9 LA FE/DAZOS

Forbes Plunkett: Brandon Plunkett 0, Nicolás Escobar 5, Felipe Vercellino 7, Lucas Escobar 4. Total: 16.

La Fe/Dazos: David Farache 0, Keko Magrini 6, Francisco Elizalde 9, Louis Devalieux 1. Total: 16.

Score Forbes Plunkett: 1-1, 3-2, 3-4, 6-6, 8-8, 10-9.

Cover photo by Agustina Fonda.