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espite getting off to a later start than usual thanks to Covid-19, all of the Victrix Ludorum and most of the planned Victor Ludorum tournaments were played throughout the summer and the Hurlingham Polo Association have announced the overall results, which are detailed below: Victrix: 1st – MJVH Polo (385 points), 2nd – Monterosso Vikings (270 points), 3rd – Park Place (210 points) 6 Goal: 1st – Noon Giraffe (90 points), 2nd – C.A.N.I. (90 points), 3rd – Ojo Caliente/Mt Loftus (80 points) 8 Goal: 1st – C.A.N.I. (240 points), 2nd – Saracens (190 points), 3rd – Clarita (190 points) 12 Goal: 1st – Ojo Caliente (190 points), 2nd – Maiz Dulce (160 points), 3rd – Conosco (130 points) 15 Goal: 1st – Four Quarters Orange (130 points), 2nd – White Crane (110 points), 3rd – Emlor (100 points) 18 Goal: 1st – Murus Sanctus (190 points), 2nd – Monterosso Vikings (100 points), 3rd – Kildare (90 points) 22 Goal: 1st – Les Lions/ Great Oaks (220 points), 2nd – Park Place (210 points), 3rd – Next Generation (180 points)
N.B. When teams at the top end of the points leader board tied on overall points, the 1st to 3rd positionings were decided by the HPA due to other variables such as goal difference etc. 6 Goal Victor Ludorum Beaufort Polo Club – Eduardo Rojas Lanusse Cup – Saturday 26 September Number of teams: Six Winners: C.A.N.I. Points: 90
On Saturday 26 September, Smiths Polo rode out onto the Number One Ground to face C.A.N.I. for the Eduardo Rojas Lanusse Cup Final. Will Westwood was the first to try and score, only to have the ball fall wide of the posts. Smiths Polo were handed a penalty, but this was swiftly stopped by Matias Amaya, who flew up the field. However, as he accelerated the ball slipped from his grasp and despite Alex Cooper following up behind, the ball went wide of the posts. The final bell signalled the end of the first chukka. Smiths managed to overcome the stalemate with a penalty by Seb Chialvo but Louise Jebson quickly hit back with a 52
Polo Times, November 2020
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