The Coupe d’Or continued as two French teams went head to head. Edouard Carmignac’s Talandracas were able to rise above Jean-Francois Decaux’s Brittany Polo, defeating them by an impressive 11 goals to 5. The tournament, which has been played since 1950, is one of the most prestigious titles on the international calendar.

This year’s edition sees six teams, up to 16 goals, playing for the title.

Talandracas overwhelmed Brittany Polo from the get-go. Jeta Castagnola and Tomás Beresford, a lethal duo in attack, scored a total of ten goals between the two of them. By half time, Talandracas held a commanding 9-2 lead. Talandracas slowed their pace in the fourth chukka, but cameback full force in the last chukka to secure a fantastic victory.

The Coupe d’Or final is set for Sunday, August 29. 

COUPE D’OR – MONDAY, AUGUST 23

TALANDRACAS 11-5 BRITTANY POLO CLUB

Talandracas: Edouard Carmignac 0, Tommy Beresford 7 (5 goals), Jeta Castagnola 8 (5), Hugues Carmignac 1 (1). Total: 16.

Brittany Polo: Jean-François Decaux 1, Brieuc Rigaux 6 (5 goals), Rodrigo Rueda Jr. 6, Thierry Vetois 3 (1). Total: 16.

Score Talandracas: 4-0, 6-0, 9-2, 9-4, 11-5.

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Coupe d’Or: Talandracas vs Brittany Polo

COUPE D’OR DE DEAUVILLE: Teams & Fixture

• COUPE DE BRONZE

In the last Coupe de Bronze league matches, also played on Monday, Teledou and La Concepcion claimed respective victories over Baltov (8-6) and Red Falcon (6-5).

The Coupe de Bronze sees eight teams, between 6-8 goals, compete.

The final is due on Friday, August 27.

Coupe de Bronze: Teams & Fixture

The Coupe d’Or in Deauville continues on Tuesday, August 24: 

3:30pm: Barriere vs. Le Pommeray HM

5:30pm: Mungo vs. Los Dragones Polo