The Ascona Polo Club has done it again: the 2024 Polo Cup became an unforgettable experience for players and spectators alike. From September 6th to 8th, the field on the shores of Lake Maggiore was transformed into a stage for dramatic competitions, emotional moments, and a victory decided only after a spectacular penalty shootout on Sunday. But one thing is clear: this year, magic was in the air - and it left no one cold.
Friday: A prelude with fire
The starting signal was given on Friday with three exciting matches that set the tone for the entire weekend. The very first match at 4:00 PM between Styger and Seven provided pure energy on the field. With a score of 13:10, Styger secured the first victory of the tournament.
But the real highlight of the day came later. When the Ascona-Locarno team played against Wetag at 5:30 PM, you could literally feel the tension in the stands. With a final score of 12:17 for Wetag, it became clear: this team would make a name for itself regardless.
Matteo Beffa, one of the club's most important leaders, summed up the day well with his words: "Polo is not just a sport. It is a game of minds and hearts. Every hit, every gallop, every decision on the field is a reflection of the passion we all carry within us."
Sabato: La serata delle sorprese
Saturday evening brought the spectators what they love: dramatic twists, glorious victories, and narrow defeats. At 7:00 PM, Styger moved on to the next round against Charly Zenger. Despite a tough battle, Styger lost 12:14. But that was just the beginning of a spectacular evening.
Team Wetag continued its winning streak at 8:30 PM and beat Lucid Motors with an impressive 19:13. In the last match of the day at 10:00 PM, Ascona-Locarno finally managed to secure a nerve-wracking 9:8 victory against Seven. The crowd went wild, the tension rose - and the anticipation for Sunday's final was palpable.
Sunday: Rain, tension, and penalties
Sunday brought a surprising turn of events: due to persistent rainy weather, regular matches on the field became impossible. Instead, it was decided to determine the rankings through exciting penalty shootouts. However, the bad weather did not dampen the tension; quite the opposite.
At 11:00 a.m., the battle for fifth place between Lucid Motors and Seven began, which Lucid Motors won 8-7 after an exciting shootout. The match for third place, originally planned as a classic match, also ended in a penalty shootout between Styger and Ascona-Locarno. The result: a 2-2 draw.
The Grand Final at 2:00 p.m. was also decided by penalties. Wetag Christis and Charly Zenger were neck and neck, but in the end, Wetag Christis prevailed and won the coveted Ascona Polo Cup 2024.
A brief overview of the games and winners
Friday, September 06, 2024
16:00 | 1st Match: Styger vs. Seven โ 13:10
17:30 | 2nd Match: Ascona-Locarno vs. Wetag โ 12:17
18:45 | 3rd Game: Charly Zenger vs. Lucid Motors โ 13:11
Saturday, September 07, 2024
19:00 | 1st Match: Styger vs. Charly Zenger โ 12:14
20:30 | 2nd Match: Wetag vs. Lucid Motors โ 19:13
22:00 | 3rd Game: Ascona-Locarno vs. Seven โ 9:8
Domenica, 8 settembre 2024
11:00 | Match for 5th place: Lucid Motors vs. Seven โ Rigori 8:7
12:30 | Match for 3rd place: Styger vs. Ascona-Locarno โ 2:2 (penalties)
14:00 | Grande Finale: Wetag Christis vs. Charly Zenger โ Rigori
Vincitore della Ascona Polo Cup 2024: Wetag Christis
Thanks to everyone
The Ascona Polo Club would like to thank all the teams, sponsors, participants, and supporters who made this event possible. Without the passion and commitment of each one of them, the Ascona Polo Cup 2024 would not have been what it was โ an emotional highlight of the year.
And although the trophy was lifted by Wetag Christis this year, we are already looking forward to the coming year: after APC24 is before APC25.
See you on the field in 2025!
Ascona Polo Cup 2024: Un weekend pieno di emozioni, suspense e trionfi
Il Polo Club di Ascona lo ha fatto di nuovo: la Coppa di Polo 2024 รจ stata un'esperienza indimenticabile per giocatori e spettatori. Dal 6 all'8 settembre, il campo da gioco sulle rive del Lago Maggiore si รจ trasformato in un palcoscenico per competizioni drammatiche, momenti emozionanti e un vincitore che รจ stato deciso solo dopo un emozionante spareggio ai rigori domenica. Una cosa รจ certa: quest'anno c'era magia nell'aria โ e nessuno รจ rimasto indifferente.
Venerdรฌ: Un inizio con il botto
Il primo colpo di frusta รจ stato dato venerdรฌ, con tre partite emozionanti che hanno definito il tono per l'intero weekend. Giร la prima partita delle 16:00 tra Styger e Seven ha acceso l'energia sul campo. Con un risultato di 13:10, Styger ha conquistato la prima vittoria del torneo.
Ma il vero momento clou della giornata รจ arrivato piรน tardi. Quando la squadra di Ascona-Locarno รจ scesa in campo contro Wetag alle 17:30, si poteva quasi toccare la tensione sugli spalti. Con un punteggio finale di 12:17 a favore di Wetag, era chiaro: questa squadra avrebbe fatto parlare di sรฉ.
Matteo Beffa, uno dei personaggi di spicco del club, ha riassunto la giornata con queste parole:
"Il polo non รจ solo uno sport. ร un gioco di mente e cuore. Ogni colpo, ogni galoppo, ogni decisione sul campo รจ lo specchio della passione che tutti portiamo dentro."
Sabato: La serata delle sorprese
Saturday evening brought the spectators what they love: dramatic turns, glorious victories, and narrow defeats. At 7:00 PM, Styger faced Charly Zenger for the next round. Despite a tough battle, Styger lost 12:14. But this was just the beginning of a spectacular evening.
Il team Wetag ha continuato la sua striscia vincente alle 20:30, battendo Lucid Motors con un impressionante 19:13. Nell'ultima partita della giornata alle 22:00, Ascona-Locarno ha finalmente ottenuto una vittoria emozionante contro Seven con un 9:8.
Domenica: Pioggia, emozioni e spareggi ai rigori
Domenica ha riservato una svolta inaspettata: a causa della pioggia incessante, le partite normali sul campo sono diventate impossibili. Si รจ quindi deciso di determinare le posizioni attraverso emozionanti spareggi ai rigori. Il maltempo non ha perรฒ ridotto la suspense โ anzi, l'ha accresciuta.
At 11:00, the battle for fifth place between Lucid Motors and Seven began, which Lucid Motors won with a decisive penalty, ending 8:7. The match for third place, originally scheduled as a classic match, also ended in a penalty shootout between Styger and Ascona-Locarno, with a final score of 2:2.
La Grande Finale delle 14:00 รจ stata anch'essa decisa ai rigori. Wetag Christis e Charly Zenger hanno combattuto fino all'ultimo secondo, ma alla fine Wetag Christis ha avuto la meglio, aggiudicandosi l'ambita Coppa di Polo di Ascona 2024.
Una breve panoramica delle partite e dei vincitori
Venerdรฌ, 6 settembre 2024
16:00 | 1st Match: Styger vs. Seven โ 13:10
17:30 | 2nd Match: Ascona-Locarno vs. Wetag โ 12:17
18:45 | 3rd Game: Charly Zenger vs. Lucid Motors โ 13:11
Sabato, 7 settembre 2024
19:00 | 1st Match: Styger vs. Charly Zenger โ 12:14
20:30 | 2nd Match: Wetag vs. Lucid Motors โ 19:13
22:00 | 3rd Game: Ascona-Locarno vs. Seven โ 9:8
Domenica, 8 settembre 2024
11:00 | Match for 5th place: Lucid Motors vs. Seven โ Penalties 8:7
12:30 | Match for 3rd place: Styger vs. Ascona-Locarno โ 2:2 (Rigori)
14:00 | Grande Finale: Wetag Christis vs. Charly Zenger โ Rigori
Vincitore della Ascona Polo Cup 2024: Wetag Christis
Un ringraziamento a tutti
Il Polo Club di Ascona ringrazia tutte le squadre, gli sponsor, i partecipanti e i sostenitori che hanno reso possibile questo evento. Senza la passione e l'impegno di ciascuno, l'Ascona Polo Cup 2024 non sarebbe stata quella che รจ stata โ uno dei momenti piรน emozionanti dell'anno.
E mentre quest'anno il trofeo รจ stato sollevato da Wetag Christis, guardiamo giร con grande attesa al prossimo anno: perchรฉ dopo l'APC24, c'รจ l'APC25.

