The 50th International Polo Tournament Bronze Cups

Sotogrande Bronze Cup

Martín Iturraspe vs Santiago Cernadas in the high goal Bronze Cup Final

High Goal Final

The Bronze Cup high goal section of the 50th International Polo Tournament at Santa María Polo Club concluded on Saturday 31 July with Dos Lunas Hacienda vs Marqués de Riscal. The match began with both 19 goal teams struggling to secure scoring situations and it was Dos Lunas Hacienda who were the first to add their names to the scoreboard, achieving a 4-1 advantage by the second chukka. However, the second half saw Marqués de Riscal step on the accelerator as they started to find the goalposts and both teams shared the lead, with the scores never more than a goal apart. Entering the sixth and final chukka the scores were tied at 9-9, with the highest handicapped player – Guillermo Caset – scoring a penalty to secure Marqués de Riscal the advantage; however Dos Lunas Hacienda replied with three goals of their own, looking more than comfortable on the field, and securing themselves the win with a final score of 12-10. Joaquin Pittaluga was named Most Valuable Player, Marqués de Riscal’s Luis Aznar received the Fair Play Award, Sapito Piedrita, played by Caset was the Best Playing Pony of the Final and Rayo Sinfónica, played by Sainz De Vicuña was chosen as the Best Playing Pony of the Argentine Association of Polo Horse Breeders.

The 2021 High Goal Volvo Bronze Cup Final Teams: Dos Lunas La Hacienda (19):

Pascual Sainz De Vicuña (5), Luis Domecq (2), Joaquin Pittaluga (7) & Martin Iturraspe (5)

Marqués de Riscal (19):

Segundo Fernández Llorente (4), Santiago Cernadas (6), Guillermo Caset (9) & Luis Aznar (1)

Sotogrande Bronze Cup

Medium Goal Final

On Friday 30 July, Santa Quitería was crowned as the first champions of the 50th International Polo Tournament at Santa María Polo Club, following their 11-8 win over Cibao La Pampa. Both teams were evenly matched to begin with and until the third chukka, the victor was anyone’s guess; however at this point the Final turned a corner for Santa Quitería who managed to secure a three goal difference, with Ignacio Negri – the team’s highest rated player – establishing a 4-1 lead. From this point onwards, Santa Quitería controlled the match and took the win with an undefeated record and a final score of 11-8. Following his on field efforts, Negri was chosen as the Most Valuable Player and Rio Yerba, played by Negri was named Best Playing Pony.

The 2021 Medium Goal Volvo Bronze Cup Final Teams: Santa Quiteria (14):

José Manuel Entrecanales (0), Gonzalo Entrecanales (2), Ignacio Negri (7) & Santiago Tanoira (5) Cibao La Pampa (14): Rafael Cabezas (1), Gino Ringa (6), Pato Neves (4) & Jorge Pepa (3)

Photography by Matias Callejo Both teams were evenly matched until the third chukka