SAN ROQUE, Friday, August 23, 2024 – Another date corresponding in the Gold Cup took place this Friday at Ayala Los Pinos Headquarters.
There was action for the High Handicap and for the Medium Handicap, while the Low Handicap had
day off.
The High Handicap was the talk of the town, with 2 very good matches in Zone 1, although with developments
Different. On the one hand, and in a very emotional match played on court number 2, Calatagan and
MB Polo took the field in need of wins, as both had fallen in their debut. And
when it seemed that MB Polo would take the victory after having practically controlled the result
throughout the game, it was the Filipino Martín Romualdez who scored in the extra chukker
to give joy to Calatagan, who won by 11 to 10.
On the other hand, on court number 3, Kazak had a memorable performance, he had no weak points and
they beat La Dolfina Dos Lunas by 15 to 7. Beltrán Laulhé was at a great level,
although it would be unfair not to highlight the great game played by his teammates: Sebastien Aguettant,
Francisco Elzialde and Nicolás Pieres. Thus, Kazak was at the head of Zone 1 with two
matches won; followed by Calatagan and La Dolfina Dos Lunas, with 1 win and 1 loss each; and
MB Polo closes the group, without victories yet. Zone 1 will be defined on Sunday. In Zone 2, ATL Marine
& Energy has already secured a place in the semi-finals, and on Saturday Dubai and Sainte Mesme will face each other for the
another ticket available for the next instance.
There was also action in the Medium Handicap, where John Smith beat Jolly Roger, and although
He must still wait, he took a big step towards the semifinals.
The 53rd Andalusia International Polo Tournament takes place between the 3 playing fields of Ayala Polo
Club and the 4 that Ayala owns Los Pinos Headquarters, and is disputed in 3 polo categories: High Handicap
(20-22 Goals), Medium Handicap (12-14 Goals) and Low Handicap (6-8 Goals).
The detail of the day of the Turkish Airlines Gold Cup played on Friday, August 23, was
Next:
HIGH HANDICAP
CALATAGAN 11-10 MB POLO
CALATAGAN: Martín Romualdez 0, Antonio Heguy 6, Santiago Laborde 6, Facundo Pieres 10. Total: 22.
MB POLO: Mateen Bolkiah 0, Rufino Laulhé 4, Adolfo Cambiaso (n) 9, Pablo Mac Donough 9. Total: 22.
Judges: Gastón Lucero & Esteban Ferrari. Referee: Federico Martelli.
Roderick Vere Nicoll