Garcia shines as Team PH seizes Belo Polo Cup
Filipino-American Anthony Garcia erupted for six goals as Team Philippines outgunned Team Dubai, 13-9, in the Belo Polo Cup 2015 “Battle of the Titans” Sunday in Makati
Garcia, later named tournament MVP, fired half of the four Philippine goals in the second chukker for a 5-1 lead that sparked the home team’s breakaway.
Globalport owner Mikee Romero chipped in three goals to help wrap up the Philippines’ strong finish in the five-chukker match.
Article continues after this advertisement“It was a tough win,” said Romero, who helped organize the showdown, country’s first 17-goal polo match in 20 years.
“In a high-level game like this, it is important to have teamwork, and it showed.”
Niño Obregon, an Argentinian seven-goaler, scored a pair of goals in the first two chukkers and Miguel Diaz also delivered two.
Article continues after this advertisementMatthias Zabaleta paced Dubai with four goals.
In the side event, Team Yellow overpowered Team Blue, 8-2.
Sonny Borromeo led Yellow with three goals in the four-chukker match with Santi Juban and Stuart Tomlinson adding a pair of goals.
Coco Garcia also shone in Yellow’s stifling defense that held Blue to just two goals. Jasmine W. Payo
