The USPA Gold Cup, the second leg of the Gauntlet of Polo, continued on Wednesday, March 2, with the second day of action as La Fe and SD Farms claimed wins at International Polo Club Palm Beach, in Wellington, Florida.
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 defeated Old Hickory Bourbon 11-10, in extra chukka, with a golden goal by Lucas Escobar. SD Farms had Pablo Mac Donough 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 resumes on Friday, March 4:
11am: Park Place vs. La Elina
USPA Gold Cup – Teams & Fixture
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