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A palpable buzz rolled across the frozen lake of St. Moritz for day two of the Snow Polo World Cup. Now in its 41st year, this highlight tournament has once again attracted a sell-out crowd, keen to witness every gallop-fuelled goal as the sport\u2019s best players from all parts of the globe battle it out on the ice on Semi Finals\u2019 day.\u00a0\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Today\u2019s action opened with The President\u2019s Cup between Mackage and Investec. In a gripping cat-and-mouse battle, the lead changed hands repeatedly, until Investec struck with an outstanding goal on the final whistle, delighting the packed stands.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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As the sun made its first (and very welcome) appearance, tensions mounted as Flexjet and\u00a0St. Moritz-Top of the World lined-up for the\u00a0first Semi Final of the day. In extra-time, the 5-4 score not only secured Flexjet their place in tomorrow\u2019s Final but also a voucher for a two night stay at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi at the prize-giving.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
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With just one spot left in tomorrow\u2019s Final and both teams, Azerbaijan-Land of Fire and Standing Rock, firmly focused on the prize, there was everything to play for. Five time winner, Charlton scored the winning goal, much to the delight of the Standing Rock fans. The 5-4\u00bd final score also secured Standing Rock the U.S. Polo Assn. Cup presented by Michael Prince, President and CE\"\"<\/a>O USPA Global.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Today\u2019s results mean that tomorrow\u2019s 41st\u00a0Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz Final at 2.30pm will be between Flexjet and Standing Rock\u00a0for The 41st Snow Polo World Cup Trophy. The Mackage Trophy for the Subsidiary Final will be between\u00a0Investec and St. Moritz-Top of the World at 12.15pm, whilst Azerbaijan-Land of Fire and Mackage will face each other for fifth and sixth place at 11am for The Casablanca Cup. <\/strong><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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