ROYALSALUTE AMBASSADOR FACUNDO PIERES IN2014 ARGENTINE OPEN FINAL
In a dramatic andhistoric win, this year’s 121stCampeonato Argentino Abierto de Polo – Argentine Open PoloChampionship title has been retained by La Dolfina, who defeatedEllerstina in an epic game to give them their second consecutivetriple crown. This tournament marks the pinnacle of the Royal SaluteWorld Polo Series, where the final is always passionately fought, andfeatures some of the world’s best players. Adolfo Cambiaso’s LaDolfina team ultimately ensured they retained the title of ‘BestPolo Team in the World’ as they battled it out against Ellerstina,captained by Facundo Pieres, Royal Salute Brand Ambassador.
LaDolfina and Ellerstina played evenly in the first two chukkers, tyingat 2-2 after the first and 4-4 after the second. Adolfo Cambiaso andFacundo Pieres were counted on to do the lion’s share of thescoring for the two sides and they didn’t disappoint. The next fewchukkas saw the action escalating and a half time score of 9-6 to LaDolfina.Therewas no give-up in Ellerstina as they continued to press the attack inthe second half. Well executed Ellerstina efforts and attacks werefollowed by missed scoring opportunities as the La Dolfina defenseheld firm. Facundo Pieres converted a short penalty shot at the 3:22mark, but that would be the extent of the scoring on the day as LaDolfina rode off the field with the 14-12 win.
This display ofelite sportsmanship drew a discerning crowd of 20,000 from Argentinaand all over the world. Guests of Royal Salute were hosted by EnglishInternational professional polo player, Malcolm Borwick.
Adolfo Cambiaso said: “Todaywas a very special day for me and my team. To retain the title ofthis exceptional tournament is a dream come true.”
Neil Macdonald,Global Brand Director for Royal Salute commented: “RoyalSalute is delighted to be supporting polo in Argentina for the thirdconsecutive year. As the ultimate polo destination, it is incrediblyinspiring to watch the best players in the world battle it out atPalermo. We congratulate the winning team, La Dolfina, on theirmomentous victory. With an unpredictable run up to this hotlyanticipated final, we feel that this tournament is the perfectplatform on which to celebrate our own values of Power and Grace,which are also integral to this most elegant and powerful of sports.”
The tournament isthe penultimate fixture in the Royal Salute World Polo Series for2014, showcasing the brand’s commitment to the most prestigiousinternational polo events across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europeand the Middle East.
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