Beverly Polo (who received two goals on handicap) claimed a narrow victory over Aspen in the first day of action of the 18-goal Ylvisaker Cup, played at International Polo Club Palm Beach.

Beverly Polo’s Hilario Figueras gave an impressive performance, scoring six goals, and leading Bill Ballhaus organisation to defeat Stewart Armstrong’s team by 11-10. Beverly Polo dominated much of the game, but after a fast-paced fifth chukka with plenty of goals, Aspen managed to make a comeback. They outscored Beverly Polo 4-1 to come within one goal of their opponents (9-10). However, their efforts didn’t pay off, and Beverly Polo emerged victorious.

Score Beverly Polo (2-0): 4-2- 6-3, 8-4, 9-5, 10-9, 11-10.

Beverly Polo: Bill Ballhaus 0, Peke Gonzalez 6 (1 goal), Tolito Fernández Ocampo 6 (2), Hilario Figueras 4 (6 goles). Total: 16.

Aspen: Keko Magrini 2 (4), Ignacio Alberbode 5, Lucas James 8 (3), Stewart Armstrong 3 (3). Total: 18.

Photo credits: AGUSTINA FONDA

Beverly Polo vs. Aspen

The tournament will resume on Thursday, January 21, with a match between Tamera and Palm Beach Equine, at 3pm.

The finals of the Ylvisaker Cup are set for Sunday, February 7.