Julio Novillo Astrada Cup 2012

El Caburé defeated Los Cocos

El Caburé defeated Los Cocos 13-11 and obtained the IX Julio Novillo Astrada Cup, after the final held at La Aguada Polo Club, in Open Door, Argentina.

 

Therefore, Federico Virasoro’s team becomes the first squad to repeat the title of La Aguada Polo Club’s most important tournament; plus, El Caburé won the competition for the second consecutive time, as they were the title holders.

 

Los Cocos’ Diego Cavanagh (7) was replaced by Michel del Carril (6).

 

These were the awards:

 

MVP: Juan Ignacio Merlos (El Caburé)

Skeeter Johnston Fair Play Award: Rafael Zubillaga (Los Cocos)

Argentine Polo Pony Breeders’ Association Best Polo Argentino Bred: Punto Zenda (Federico Virasoro)

River Slaney Award BPP: Rumba (Matias Torres Zavaleta)