The Coupe d’Or, hosted by Deauville International Polo Club since 1950, is one of the most coveted trophies on the international calendar. Action continued on Tuesday, August 17, as Le Pommeray HM defeated Los Dragones by 10 goals to 9. Derek Smith’s team bounced back to send the match into extra time. That was when Rufino Bensadon came through for his team to score the winning goal.
The tournament sees six teams, up to 16 goals, compete.Â
The final of the Coupe d’Or is scheduled for Sunday, August 29.
COUPE D’OR: LE POMMERAY HM 10-9 LOS DRAGONES
Le Pommeray HM: Caroline Anier 1, Rufino Bensadon 7, Juan Gris Zavaleta 7, Derek Smith 1. Total: 16.
Los Dragones: Sam Sztarkman 1, Jota Chavanne 5, MartÃn JoaquÃn 5, Nicolás Corti Maderna 5. Total: 16.
Score Le Pommeray HM: 1-3, 3-5, 4-6, 6-6, 9-9, 10-9.
Action in Deauville resumes on Wednesday, August 18:Â
2pm, Coupe de Bronze: Balton – PIC vs Red Falcon
3:30pm, Coupe de Bronze: La Concepcion vs Tedelou
5:30pm, Coupe d’Or: Talandracas vs MungoÂ