The British Open Gold Cup, one of the most prestigious polo tournaments in the world, resumed on Saturday at Cowdray Park Polo Club with two matches.
The competition sees ten 22-goal teams play for the title.
In the opening match of the day, Dubai powered through six chukkas to defeat Scone 12-7. Next, Murus Sanctus beat La Bamba de Areco in extra chukker. The victory preserved Murus’ unbeaten status in the tournament.
THE FINAL OF THE GOLD CUP IS DUE ON SUNDAY, JULY 21ST.
DUBAI 12-7 SCONE
DUBAI: Camilo Castagnola 5 (4 goals), Rashid Albwardy 1 (2), Bartolito Castagnola 6 (5), Nachi du Plessis 8 (1). Total: 20.
SCONE: David Paradice 0, James Beim 7 (3 goals), Nico Pieres 9 (4), James Harper 6. Total: 22.
Score Dubai: 1-1, 1-2, 3-3, 6-6, 9-7, 12-7.
Best Playing Pony UK: Vodka, played by Jeta Castagnola.
MURUS SANCTUS 11-10 LA BAMBA DE ARECO
MURUS SANCTUS: Corinne Ricard 0, Facundo Sola 7 (9 goals), Gonzalito Pieres 9 (2), Mín Podestá 6. Total: 22.
LA BAMBA DE ARECO: Jean-Francois Decaux 0, Kian Hall 3 (1 goal), Pelon Stirling 9 (4), Juan Martín Nero 10 (5). Total: 22.
Score Murus Sanctus: 3-2, 4-4, 6-6, 7-7, 9-9, 10-10, 11-10.
Best Playing Pony UK: Dolfina Clota (Open Chimento x Araña), played by Facundo Sola.
The British Open Gold Cup continues on Sunday:
1pm: La Indiana vs Talandracas
3pm: Emlor vs Park Place
GOLD CUP FOR THE BRITISH OPEN: Fixture & Teams
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