Talandracas and title holders Great Oaks Les Lions claimed debut victories in The Queen’s Cup after defeating Murus Sanctus La Magdeleine and Emlor, respectively. The tournament sees fifteen teams, up to 22 goals, compete. Teams are split into three leagues.
The first match, played at Cowdray Park Polo Club, saw Talandracas (with Max Voelker filling in for Edouard Carmignac) beat Murus Sanctus La Magdeleine by 13 goals to 14. Following a very close first half, Talandracas made an impressive comeback in the remaining chukkas, led by the lethal attack of Jeta Castagnola and Diego Cavanagh.
Next, Great Oaks Les Lions had no trouble claiming a 15-6 win over Emlor, at Guards Polo Club.
The final of the Queen’s Cup is scheduled on Sunday, June 27.Â
The Queen’s Cup continues on Tuesday, June 2:
12pm: King Power vs. UAE II
3pm: Park Place vs. Schockemohle Â
THE QUEEN’S CUP – DAY 1:
TALANDRACAS 14-13 MURUS SANCTUS LA MAGDELEINE
Talandracas: Camilo Castagnola 8 (9 goals), Diego Cavanagh 8 (4), Felipe Dabas 6, Max Voelker 1. Total: 23.
Murus Sanctus La Magdeleine: Alexandre Gresse 0, Matt Perry 5 (2 goals), Guillermo Caset 9 (6), Facundo Sola 8 (5). Total: 22.
Score Talandracas: 2-3, 4-6, 6-6, 8-6, 13-9, 14-13.
Umpires: Peter Wright & Julian Appleby.
Third Man: Tim Brown.
BPP: Irenita Verguenza, ridden by Facundo Sola.
GREAT OAKS LES LIONS 15-6 EMLOR
Great Oaks Les Lions: Guillermo Terrera 7 (3 goals), Dillon Bacon 2 (3), Bartolomé Castagnola Jr. 9 (7), Cruz Heguy 4 (2). Total: 22.
Emlor: Spencer McCarthy 1, Alfredo Bigatti 8 (3 goals), AgustÃn Merlos 7 (3), Max Charlton 6. Total: 22.
Score Great Oaks Les Lions: 2-1, 6-2, 7-4, 9-5, 12-6, 15-6.
Umpires: Tim Brown & Julian Appleby.
Third Man: Howard Smith.
BPP: Small Axe, ridden by Bartolomé Castagnola Jr.
The Queen’s Cup – Teams & FixtureÂ
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