The International Polo Cup, one of the most important polo tournaments of the season at Saint Tropez Polo Club, kicked off on Thursday. Ten teams, divided into two categories (10- and 15-goal) are in competition. The final is due on Sunday, July 15.

The day started on field two with the win for Evviva Saint Moritz over Dark Ice. Lucas Labat’s consistency and Pato Bolanteiro’s confidence were too much for their rivals.

In the 15-goal, Marquard Media and Chateau d’Aulne, two of the tournament favourites, played on field three. It was a competitive, open match, which saw many runs from both teams. The match was forced into extra chukka; after more than five minutes of play, where neither team were able to score, Martincito Aguerre took a 60-yard to give Marquard Media the win.

15-GOAL CATEGORY

MARQUARD MEDIA 8-7 CHATEAU D’AULNE/PINGUINOS

Marquard Media: Ramiro Zavaleta 4 (1 goal), Nacho Kennedy 4 (2), Martincito Aguerre 7 (5), Thomas Rinderknecht 0. Total: 15.

Chateau D’Aulne/Pinguinos: Martin Vilaro 1 (1 goal), Alexis Pouille de Balkany 2, Nito Uranga 6 (1), Sebastián Harriott 6 (5). Total: 15.

Score Marquard Media: 1-2, 2-3, 4-3, 5-5, 7-7, 8-7.

Umpires: Alex Roldan and Esteban Ferrari.

10-GOAL CATEGORY

EVVIVA SAINT MORITZ 6-3.5 DARK ICE

Evviva Saint Moritz: Piero Dillier 0, Andy Bihrer 0 (1 goal), Pato Bolanteiro 4 (1), Lucas Labat 6 (4). Total: 10.

Dark Ice: Helen Goddard-Watts -1, Emmy Goddard-Watts -1 (1 goal), Juani González 5, Látigo García Laborde 5 (2). Total: 8.

Score Evviva Saint Moritz: (0-0.5) 0-0.5, 3-1.5, 5-2.5, 6-3.5.

Umpires: Alex Roldan and Esteban Ferrari.

The International Polo Cup will continue on Friday:

10:30am, 10-Goal Category: Antelope Jr vs La Calera

INTERNATIONAL POLO CUP (15): Fixture & Teams

INTERNATIONAL POLO CUP (10): Fixture & Teams

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