It was midweek madness at the National Polo Center on Wednesday 2nd April with a triple header for the U.S. Open Polo Championship.
Match 1:
The Setai won against Brookshire by a score of 13-12 in the first match of the day.
Both teams now have a win and a loss going into the 3rd round. With Brookshire leading throughout it seemed like a done deal but a herculean effort from newcomers La Setai in the last chukkas saw them outscore their opponents 4-1 to take their first win of the tournament.
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Match 2:
La Dolfina/Tamera won against La Dolfina/Catamount by a score of 11-10 in the second match of the day.
As we have seen before with 2 Cambiasos on the field, it was an extremely tight game between the 2 La Dolfina sides. La Dolfina/ Catamount specifically needed the win having lost their first game to USPA Gold Cup winners, Park Place and with this loss they go 2 and 0. The lead switched throughout the game, neither side able to gain a notable advantage. La Dolfina/ Catamount went into the final chukka 1 goal up but were unable to maintain the lead and it was La Dolfina/ Tamera who sealed the deal with 2 last chukka goals.
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Coca-Cola won against La Fe Eastern Hay by a score of 13-8 in the final match of the day.
A much needed win for Coca Cola who were defeated by Brookshire in the first round, the match was in their favour throughout. La Fe Eastern Hay surged in the 4th to equalise but the red team were able to maintain the lead, dominating in possession and pulling away again, utilising their impactful team combination plays to help them take home the win.
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