Day 3
Finals’ Day is not just three matches, but a magnificent moment in the winter calendar. 26,000 spectators certainly agreed, with sellout crowds over the course of the weekend and an impressive 2,400 tonnes of infrastructure placed upon the frozen Lake St. Moritz. In exciting breaking news, J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, has confirmed a major four-year commitment to Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz, with US Polo Assn. confirmed as the official apparel supplier until 2030.
The first match of the day saw Azerbaijan-Land of Fire and Mackage battle for fifth and sixth place. A penalty conversion for Azerbaijan-Land of Fire opened the fourth and final chukka to give them a 5-4 lead. The Subsidiary Final for the Mackage Trophy saw thrilling end-to-end action. The white-shirted ‘Boys from Brazil’ for Investec ran out the winners with a closer than close final score of 5-4½. Both finalists, Flexjet and Standing Rock, had impeccable pedigrees and the sold-out grandstands were packed for the Final. A converted penalty from Most Valuable Player Raul Laplacette swung the lead in their favour, followed by Raul scoring a further goal with less than 30 seconds left on the clock, securing the title safely in Standing Rock’s possession.
So, after nine matches, the 41st edition of this iconic tournament drew to a close in fitting style. Make a note in your diary now for the 42nd anniversary edition on 22, 23 and 24 January 2027.