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Cousins Antonio and Cruz Heguy to face off in British Polo Open Gold Cup final
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Cousins Antonio and Cruz Heguy to face off in British Polo Open Gold Cup final

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The British Polo Open for the Gold Cup is reaching its final stage, featuring a high-handicap tournament with a 22-goal cap per team.
  • The final will pit the teams Dubai and Gaston against each other, with a notable matchup between cousins Antonio Heguy and Cruz Heguy.
  • Dubai, the tournament's only undefeated team, advanced by defeating Ferne Park 15-12, while Gaston narrowly beat La Hechicera 12-11.

The British Polo Open for the Gold Cup is set for its climax, showcasing Europe's premier high-handicap polo tournament, capped at 22 goals per team. Beyond the sport, the event is a major social occasion, drawing elegantly dressed crowds to Cowdray Park in England for a day of polo and picnics.

The tournament's semifinals recently concluded, with representatives from Argentina advancing to the decisive match. The final mirrors the World Cup's narrative, as it will take place on Sunday, shortly before the FIFA World Cup final featuring Lionel Messi's Argentina and Spain.

In the final, Dubai, the tournament's sole undefeated team, will face Gaston. Dubai secured their spot by defeating Ferne Park 15-12. Gaston advanced with a tight 12-11 victory over La Hechicera. The Gaston team includes young talents Cruz Heguy and Beltrán Laulhé, alongside experienced Uruguayan player David Stirling, and is backed by owner Jean Paul Luksic.

A compelling storyline in the final is the clash between cousins Antonio Heguy and Cruz Heguy. Both are prominent players in Argentina's high-goal season and will be competing for the prestigious Gold Cup. This follows a trend of family success, as last year's cup was won by Scone, featuring Adolfo Cambiaso and his daughter Mia.

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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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