The last stage of the NPC 16-goal Championship (Wellington Polo Tour), prior to the big final due on Sunday April 13 at the National Polo Center (NPC), in Wellington, Florida, Estados Unidos, kicked off on Wednesday April 9. The teams who take part of the final leg of the series are the winners of the qualifying phase  – Zapican BMW (Joe Barry Memorial Cup), Bientina (Ylvisaker Cup) and Palm Beach Equine (Outback Cup). Meanwhile, Kaia stepped in as the fourth lineup, after Copperline Farm, who claimed the Iglehart Cup, withdrew from the competition.

In the first contest, Kaia defeated Palm Beach Equine 13-10, following a very rough match that saw many yellow cards. Up next, Zapican BMW secured the second spot in the 16-goal decisive game. in a hard fought match that ended with the former victorious 12-11, in extra chukka.

Zapican BMW and Kaia will go head-to-head for the NPC 16-Goal Championship (Wellington Polo Tour) on Sunday April 13, at the National Polo Center.

NPC – 16 GOAL CHAMPIONSHIP (WELLINGTON POLO TOUR) – LAST PHASE – TEAMS

Zapican BMW: Max Torokovei 0, Vaughn Miller 4, Ignacio Viana 7, Felipe Viana 5. Total: 16.

Kaia: Larry Austin 0, Lucas Criado Jr. 7, Felipe Vercellino 7, Antonio Aguerre 2. Total: 16.

Palm Beach Equine: Scott Swerdlin 0, Raúl Colombres 8, Lucas Díaz Alberdi 6 (1), Antonio de Narvaez 2. Total: 16.

Bientina: Valentino Carlotti 0, Santiago Llavallol 5, Federico Panzillo 6, Mariano González Sr. 7. Total: 16.

WELLINGTON POLO TOUR –  NPC  16-GOAL POLO SERIES

Joe Barry Memorial Cup: Winners, Zapican BMW.

Ylvisaker Cup: Winners, Bientina.

Iglehart Cup: Winners, Copperline Farm.

Outback Cup: Winners, Palm Beach Equine.

Cover photo by Agustina Fonda