Introduction
With prodigious tradition, skill, and sporting brilliance, the stage was set for the annual HSBC Argentine Open, shedding a warm light on the grand fields of Palermo, Buenos Aires. The HSBC Argentine Polo Open is the closing act of the Argentine Triple Crown. The tournament witnessed 10 teams participating, divided into two groups, with the final played between the winners of each group. The tournament opened on 31 October, and the finals were on 2 December.
Participating TeamsÂ
La Hache CrÃa y Polo:Â
Rufino Bensadón +8
Carlos MarÃa Ulloa +7
Facundo Sola +8
JoaquÃn Pittaluga +8
La Esquina:Â
Pascual Sáinz de Vicuña +6
Juan Zubiaurre +6
Cristian Laprida +8
Ignacio Laprida +8
La Dolfina Saudi:Â
Adolfo Cambiaso +10
David Stirling +10
Adolfo Cambiaso Jr +10
Juan MartÃn Nero +10
La Hache La Roca:Â
Pablo Pieres +9
Hilario Ulloa +9
Guillermo Caset +9
Francisco Elizalde +9
Ellerstina:Â
Bautista Bayugar +8
Gonzalo Pieres Jr. +9
Nicolás Pieres +9
Ignatius du Plessis +9
La Irenita Clinova:Â
Facundo Fernández Llorente +8
Tomás Fernández Llorente Jr. +8
MatÃas Torres Zavaleta +8
Isidro Strada +8
La Natividad:Â
Facundo Pieres +9
Camilo Castagnola +10
Pablo Mac Donough +10
Bartolomé Castagnola Jr. +10
La Ensenada:Â
Juan Britos +9
Alfredo Bigatti +9
Juan MartÃn ZubÃa +9
Jerónimo del Carril +8
Day 1
Date: 31 October
Match 1: La Hache La Roca (18) vs La Esquina La Mascota (9)
In this riveting first match of the tournament, La Hache La Roca emerged as the dominant team when they won the match with a score of 18 goals to 9.
Match 2: La Hache CrÃa & Polo (15) vs. La Esquina (13)Â
In a thrilling display of power and precision, a tough match was witnessed between two extremely brilliant teams, La Hache CrÃa & Polo and La Esquina. Both teams played well, but La Hache CrÃa & Polo won with an impressive 15-13 triumph.
Day 2
Date: 1 November
Match 3: Ellerstina Yellow Rose (15)Â vs. El Overa Z7 UAE (11)Â
Ellerstina Yellow Rose displayed prowess, slowly taking control of the game and maintaining dominance on the field while El Overa struggled. Ellerstina had taken the lead and set the tone for the game, holding on to victory by 15-11.
Match 4: La Ensenada Burbank(21) v/s La Irenita Clinova(8)Â
La Ensenada Burbank wasted no time and spread their dominance on the field in the early chukkers. La Ensenada took the lead from the start and took the match to 21-8. Ensenada secured a well-deserved victory.
Day 3
Date: 5 November
Match 5: La Ensenada (18) vs El Overo Z7 UAE (13)Â
The match filled the polo field with battle skill, power and raw determination. La Ensenada combined their triumph with strategic brilliance, and El Overo fought brilliantly, but couldn’t make it. La Ensenada emerged victorious in the thrilling match.
Match 6: La Natividad (22) vs La Irenita Clinova (7)Â
Under clear blue skies, for the day’s second match, polo enthusiasts witnessed an exciting clash between La Natividad and La Irenita Clinova. La Natividad emerged with great prowess. Both the teams played extremely well, but La Natividad won the game.
Day 4
Date: 6 November
Match 7: CrÃa La Dolfina(16) vs La Esquina La Mascota (10)Â
The prestigious polo ground witnessed an impressive showdown between CrÃa La Dolfina and La Esquina La Mascota. The players of La Dolfina embarked on their defensive skills and defended the game from the beginning. CrÃa La Dolfina sealed the victory.
Match 8: La Dolfina Saudi (19) vs La Hache CrÃa & Polo (3)Â
The second match of the day hosted a one-sided match in the polo arena as La Dolfina Saudi played against La Hache CrÃa & Polo. La Dolfina Saudi emerged victorious, showcasing their mastery and skill, and overwhelmed La Hache Cria & Polo.
Day 5
Date: 13 November
Match 9: La Dolfina Saudi (22) vs La Esquina La Mascota (7)Â
The coordination, horsemanship and brilliant strategy displayed in the match’s closing moments resulted in a final score of 22-7. La Dolfina Saudi emerged as an undisputed victor in the tournament.
Match 10: La Hache La Roca (15) vs CrÃa La Dolfina (9)Â
The two teams took center stage for the game with intensity, finesse and a chase for victory. Since the opening chukker faced determination by both teams, the middle chukker displayed offense and defense. In the final chukker, La Hache La Roca bagged the honors.
Day 6
Date: 14 November
Match 11: La Natividad (25) vs El Overo Z7 UAE (10)
With thundering power on the field, La Natividad promised a showdown of power and precision. El Overa battled till the end, but La Natividad’s relentless chase for victory secured the score 25-10.
Match 12: Ellerstina Yellow Rose (15) vs La Ensenada Burbank (16)Â
The second match witnessed two polo juggernauts, Ellerstina Yellow Rose and La Ensenada Burbank. The Yellow Rose team displayed remarkable teamwork, slowly and steadily taking control of the match. In this heart-pounding and exhilarating showdown of strategy, Ellerstina sealed the victory.
Day 7
Date: 18 November
Match 13: La Hache La Roca (23) vs La Hache CrÃa & Polo (13)Â
The first four chukkers showed teamwork, coordination, power and precision, leaving La Hache La Roca with 23 and La Hache Cria & Polo scoring 13. La Hache La Roca emerged as winners with brilliant strategy and on-point goals.
Match 14: La Dolfina Saudi (13) vs CrÃa La Dolfina (4)Â
From the beginning, La Dolfina Saudi showcased their mastery on the field, leaving Cria La Dolfina struggling to counter. The relentless pursuit of La Dolfina resulted in a final score of 13-4.
Day 8
Date: 20 November
Match 15: La Irenita Clinova (9) vs El Overo Z7 UAE (12)Â
The teams squared off against each other as the tournament approached the finals. El Overo Z7 UAE took the initiative in the early chukkers, and by the end of the fourth chukker, the score stood at 12-9.
Match 16: La Natividad (17) vs Ellerstina Yellow Roses (7)Â
La Natividad started the game with a symphony of skill and precision. The final scorecard resulted in 17-7. The crowd appreciated both teams’ endless effort, but La Natividad emerged as undeniable victors.
Day 9
Date: 25 November
Match 17: La Hache CrÃa & Polo (22) vs La Esquina La Mascota (13)
It was Day 9, and two formidable teams, La Hache CrÃa & Polo and La Esquina La Mascota, clashed against each other in a dazzling play. The triumphal final chukker sealed the victory for La Hache Cria & Polo with a flourishing goal.
Match 18: La Dolfina Saudi (16) vs La Hache La Roca (12)Â Â
La Dolfina Saudi started the match with commendable precision and power. La Hache La Roca stayed in the game until the end, but La Dolfina Saudi won. Â Â
Day 10
Date: 29 November
Match 19: Ellerstina Yellow Rose (13) vs La Irenita Clinova (7)Â
The first game of the final preliminary round began with Ellerstina Yellow Rose and La Irenita Clinova. With an edgy strategy, Ellerstina got off to an early lead and gave Ellerstina a comfortable lead over the scoreboards as they eventually won.
Match 20: La Natividad(17) vs La Ensenada Brubank (14)Â
La Natividad took a narrow 8-7 lead into the break during the early chukkers. Towards the final chukkers, La Ensenada Brubank’s comeback attempt fell short as La Natividad sealed the 17-14 victory.
Finals
Date: 3 December
Match 21: La Dolfina Saudi (10) vs La Natividad (13)
As two polo giants came to play against each other in the finale, it was a treat to watch. In the early chukkers, La Natividad established dominance over the fields. Till the final chukker, La Natividad bagged the title with a well-titled goal.
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