The semifinals of the USPA Gold Cup, the third tournament of IPC’s 26-goal season, took place on Wednesday. First up, Valiente confirmed its status as tournament favourite, claiming another win against Tonkawa. They will play Flexjet, one of the best teams in 2017, in Sunday’s final.

USPA GOLD CUP, SEMIFINAL 1: VALIENTE 9-8 TONKAWA

Valiente: Bob Jornayvaz 2, Tommy Beresford 4, Facundo Pieres 10 (8 goals), Adolfo Cambiaso 10 (1). Total: 26.
Tonkawa: Jeff Hildebrand A, Mariano Aguerre 9, Sapo Caset 10 (6 goals), Julián de Lusarreta 7 (2). Total: 26.
Score Valiente: 1-1, 2-3, 4-4, 7-5, 9-5, 9-8.

USPA GOLD CUP, SEMIFINAL 2: LA INDIANA 10-9 PILOT

Flexjet: Melissa Ganzi A, Nico Pieres 8 (1 goal), Gonzalito Pieres 9 (2), Rodrigo Andrade 9 (7). Total: 26.
DRF-Bets: Agustín Obregon 5 (2 goals), Mariano Obregon 6 (1), Hilario Ulloa 10 (4), Jared Zenni 5 (2). Total: 20.
Score Flexjet: 2-2, 4-4, 7-4, 7-5, 9-7, 10-9.

The order of play for the USPA Gold Cup and the Carlos Gracida Cup at International Polo Club continues as follows:

USPA GOLD CUP (26 Goals)
Sunday:
12pm, Subsidiary Final: AUDI vs Colorado
3pm, Final USPA Gold Cup: Flexjet vs. Valiente

CARLOS GRACIDA CUP (20 Goals)
Saturday:
3pm, Final: Coca-Cola vs La Indiana