Published: February 17, 2026 at 9:30 pm
Roman Darroux powered France to a thumping 10-3 victory over USA in the second semifinal of the HPRC International Arena Polo Championship at the HPRC in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
France dominated the first chukker as they scored 5 goals against USA’s 1. Roman Darroux scored two goals while Pierre Hamellin too got two goals. Huge Bastard scored a goal to round off the tall. Erica Grandomar scored a consolation goal for the USA.
In the second chukker, Roman Darroux was again at his best as he struck twice to give France the upper hand. Pierre Hamellin scored a goal as France scored 3 goals in the chukker. Erica Grandomar again scored a sole goal for the USA.
France completed the rout as they scored two goals in the third chukker to take their match tally to 10. Huge Bastard scored a goal, while Pierre Hamellin got one more to add to his tally. Erica Grandomar took her tally to three goals with a goal in the third chukker.
Action from the France vs USA semifinal at the HRPC in Hyderabad on Tuesday
Roman Darroux, who scored four goals, was the Star of the Match.
France will meet India in the final on Wednesday.
Result: France beat USA 10-3.
Chukker 1: France 5 (Huge Bastard 1, Roman Darroux 2, Pierre Hamellin 2) vs USA 1 (Erica Grandomar).
Chukker 2: France 3 (Roman Darroux 2, Pierre Hamellin 1) vs USA 1 (Erica Grandomar).
Chukker 3: France 2 (Huge Bastard 1, Pierre 1) vs USA 1 (Erica Grandomar).
Star of the Match: Roman Darroux (France).
