The Queen’s Cup continued on Saturday, June 12, with Park Place and King Power claiming wins. The tournament, hosted by Guards Polo Club, sees fifteen teams, up to 22 goals, compete.Â
First up, at Coworth Park, Park Place – with Sebastian Petragallo filling in for Andrey Borodin – defeated UAE II 11-8. The match was very even until half time, but from the fourth chukka onwards, Park Place managed to push ahead and take a wide advantage. Led by Juan Britos and Facundo Pieres, Park Place was able to secure the victory.
Up next, King Power took on Vikings on The Duke’s Ground (Guards Polo Club). King Power presented a strong attack, and were able to secure a comfortable 11-3 lead by half time. The damage was too much forVikings, and King Power continued to dominate until they secured the 16-10 victory.Â
The final of the Queen’s Cup is scheduled for Sunday, June 27.Â
Saturday’s summary:
PARK PLACE 11-8 UAE II
Park Place: Sebastián Petragallo 0, William Harper 4, Juan Britos 8 (6 goals), Facundo Pieres 10 (5). Total: 22.
*Subbed in for Andrey Borodin.
UAE II:Â Hugo Taylor 3, Lucas Monteverde Jr. 6 (4 goals), Alfredo Cappella 8 (4), Jaime GarcÃa Huidobro 6. Total: 22.
Score Park Place:Â Â 1-1, 3-2, 4-4, 8-6, 9-6, 11-8.
Best Playing Pony UK: Morejon Mecha, ridden by Juan Britos.
Umpires: Jason Dixon & Peter Brown.
Third Man: Julian Appleby.
KING POWER 16-10 VIKINGS
King Power:Â Top Srivaddhanaprabha 1 (1 goal), Charles Cooney 3 (2), Hilario Ulloa 10 (7), Francisco Elizalde 8 (6). Total: 22.
Vikings: John Watson 0 *, Chris Mackenzie 8, Sebastián Merlos 8 (2 goals), Juan MartÃn ZubÃa 8 (8). Total: 22.
*Subbed in for Siri Bazzoni
Score King Power: 5-0, 8-2, 11-3, 13-5, 14-9, 16-10.
Best Playing Pony UK:Â Latia Siberia, ridden by Hilario Ulloa.
Umpires: Jason Dixon & Tim Brown.
Third Man: Julian Appleby.
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The Queen’s Cup resumes on Sunday, June 13:Â
12pm: Scone vs. Thai Polo (Guards, The Duke’s Ground)
3pm: Monterosso vs. BP (The Richard Watt Cup, Guards, The Queen’s Cup)