On field 1 in Palermo, in the confrontation between Gonzalito and Nico Pieres, it was the triumph of the eldest of the brothers, as Ellerstina UAE Yellow Rose beat La Zeta Kazak, one of the teams that emerged from the qualifying tournament, by 21 to 11.
After a start with some doubts, Ellerstina managed the scoreboard from the second chukker with a great game by Lukín Monteverde and Gonza Pieres; plus the aim of Sapo Caset against the rival wickets. In this way, in Nico Pieres’ first match against his former team, La Zeta played a good game despite the heavy defeat, in a match in which the little giant Lorenzo Chavanne, author of 8 goals, also shone.
Teams and progression:
Ellerstina UAE Yellow Rose: Guillermo Caset (h) 9 (10 goals, six penalties), Lucas Monteverde (n) 8 (6), Gonzalo Pieres (h) 9 (4) and Ignatius du Plessis 9 (1). Total: 35.
The Zeta Kazak: Lorenzo Chavanne 6 (8, four penalties), Beltrán Laulhé 6, Nicolás Pieres 8 (2) and Matías Torres Zavaleta 8 (1). Total: 28.
Ellerstina UAE Yellow Rose: 2-2, 6-3, 10-3, 12-7, 13-8, 15-10, 17-10 and 21-11.
Yellow Card: Beltrán Laulhé (Chukker 7, 3.35).
Judges: Gastón Lucero and Martín Aguerre. Arbitrator: José I. Araya.