Mon 19th Feb 2018PTF International Cup Argentina, USA and England young guns compete in Florida
On Saturday 18 February, with less than two minutes to spare, Argentina rallied from a two goal deficit to win 4-3 against the USA to win the Final of the Polo Training Foundation (PTF) International Cup. The youth tournament saw teams from Argentina, the USA and England compete for the coveted trophy. In the Final, Poroto Cambiaso was presented with the Most Valuable Player Award, for the second year in a row, whilst the Sportsmanship Award went to Will Jacobs. In the Subsidiary Final, Girls International came up against Flannels English Colts, beating the British side 3-0. For the third year in a row, Mia Novillo Astrada was selected as the Most Valuable Player, whilst Brit Beanie Bradley was presented with the Sportsmanship honours. Regalito, played by Riley Ganzi and owned by Santa Rita Polo Farm, was awarded the APHA Best Playing Pony rug and his groom was awarded a $250 prize for his efforts. The British participation in this tournament is part of the PTF/HPA's annual exchange programme. All four of the Flannels English Colts players were making their debut on American soil. 16-year-old George Hobbs said after the match, "This was a big experience for us. We played these teams in England, but it is different here with the pitch and the horses." Teammate Harry Fuller continued, "This has been such an experience. I've never played in Florida before and the weather is so nice. This is a dream come true for us. The level of play here is quite intense." The Flannels English Colts will be returning to England today, having played in the Avendano Memorial Tournament yesterday. The PTF International Cup Teams: Argentina: Francisco Spinacci, Miguel Novillo Astrada Jr., Poroto Cambiaso & Santos Bollini USA: Juanse Olivera, Kristos Magrini, Clark Mayer & Will Jacobs Girls International: Mia Novillo Astrada, Riley Ganzi, Hope Arellano & Mia Cambiaso Flannels English Colts: Beanie Bradley, George Deverall, Harry Fuller & George Hobbs Photograph: Flannels English Colts took on Girls International in the Subsidiary Final of the PTF International Cup in Florida. Courtesy of Grand Champions Polo Club
 | | Other top stories
 Fri 26th Apr 2024
Tomas Panelo Raised to 10 Goals in USA
USPA 2024 Outdoor Handicap Raises
 Tue 23rd Apr 2024
Second 2024 WPL Win for Park Place
The WPL Triple Crown of Polo
 Mon 22nd Apr 2024
La Dolfina Win US Open Polo Championship
10-7 win against Valiente in Final
 Fri 19th Apr 2024
La Dolfina & Valiente Reach US Open Final
Cambiasos will do battle once again
 Wed 17th Apr 2024
Polo Times April Issue Out Now
This issue packed with insights, reports & features
 Mon 15th Apr 2024
US Open Polo Championship Semi Finalists
Last spot being decided today
 Thu 11th Apr 2024
Synergy Clothing Lift Thai Autumn Cup
Narrow 8-7 win in Final
 Wed 10th Apr 2024
Free Pony Changes During Extreme Heat
UK Rule Change
 Tue 9th Apr 2024
2024 English High Goal Teams
22 teams will take part in this season
 Mon 8th Apr 2024
US Open Polo Championship Update
Today’s action between Dutta Corp vs Valiente
 Wed 3rd Apr 2024
Milly Hine & Mia Cambiaso Reach 9 Goals in US
U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship winner & finalist recognised
 Tue 2nd Apr 2024
WPL Palm Beach Open Finalists
Travieso vs Casablanca on Sunday 7 April
 Mon 1st Apr 2024
US Open Polo Championship Sunday Results
Wins for La Dolfina & Dutta Corp
|
Contact us 
