On field 1 of the Argentine Polo Galicia Field in Palermo, the 10th date (fifth and last of Zone B) of the top world event of our sport ended on Thursday 4/12: the 132nd Argentine Polo Galicia Open presented by Visa.
Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufú Vista got its fourth win in the tournament – it remains undefeated – after beating La Irenita La Hache Clinova (Pablo Mac Donough returned after his injury) by a tight 13-12 and in this way not only won the Stellantis Cup that was in dispute; but also, as the winner of Zone B of the tournament, they qualified for the grand final of the competition, in which they will face La Natividad La Dolfina next Sunday 7/12.
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Teams and progression:
Ellerstina Chapaleufú Indians View: Facundo Pieres 10 (8 goals, seven penalties), Antonio Heguy 8 (2), Gonzalo Pieres (h) 9 (2, one penalty) and Cruz Heguy 9 (1). Total: 36.
La Irenita La Hache Clinova: Hilario Ulloa 9 (9, five penalties), Francisco Elizalde 9 (1), Pablo Mac Donough 10 (1) and Ignatius du Plessis 9 (1). Total: 37.
Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufú Vista: 0-0, 1-2, 4-3, 4-7, 7-9, 8-10, 11-10 and 13-12.
Judges: Matías Baibiene and Gastón Lucero. Arbitrator: Martín Pascual.Photo credit: Matías Callejo / Prensa AA