51st International Polo Tournament Sotogrande: Bronze & Silver Cups

Bronze & Silver CupsSuccesses in Spain so far

Photography by Matías Callejo / Prensa Ayala Polo Club

Sainte Mesme & Dos Lunas in action during The Volvo High Goal Bronze Cup Final

The 51st International Polo Tournament Sotogrande sees a plethora of matches played at all levels, with three series (Volvo Bronze Cup, Terralpa Silver Cup and Globant Gold Cup) running simultaneously over three handicap levels (low, medium and high) from July through to the end of August. So far the Finals of The Volvo Bronze Cup and The Terralpa Silver Cup have been played for, while The Globant Gold Cup is underway as this issue of Polo Times goes to print.

The Volvo Bronze Cup Finals

The Volvo High Goal Bronze Cup

The Volvo Bronze Cup had barely got underway when the Finals began, with Sainte Mesme securing the first trophy of the 51st International Polo Tournament in Sotogrande with an 11-10 win against Dos Lunas on Friday 29 July. With just a handful of fouls, it was an enjoyable and open match to watch and the first half belonged to Sainte Mesme who had secured a convincing 8-3 lead by half-time. However, the second half well and truly belonged to Dos Lunas, who flew out outscoring Sainte Mesme 3-1 and by the fifth chukka had managed to tie the scores at 9-9. The last chukka was inevitably intense, with Sainte Mesme managing to regain the lead after a fantastic run by Robert Strom, which was swiftly replied to by Joaquín Pittaluga, who scored to tie the game once again, only for Santiago Tanoira to send the winning shot flying through the posts to take the title for Sainte Mesme. Santiago Tanoira was chosen as the Most Valuable Player, Gete Obsesión, played by Santiago Tanoira, was the Best Playing Pony and The Best Polo Argentino Bred, while Luis Domecq secured the Fair Play Award.

The Volvo High Goal Bronze Cup Final Teams:

Sainte Mesme (20): Robert Strom (4), Santiago Tanoira (5), Juan Ruiz Guiñazú (7) & Pelayo Berazadi (4) Dos Lunas (20): Pascual Sáinz De Vicuña (5), Luis Domecq (2), Joaquín Pittaluga (7) & Cruz Heguy (6)

Ayala, winners of The Volvo Bronze Cup Medium Goal

The Volvo Medium Goal Bronze Cup

The following day, Saturday 30 July, saw The Volvo Bronze Cup Medium Goal Final between Ayala and Jolly Roger, with Ayala securing an impressive 16-7 win. The first two chukkas were balanced, with 3-3 on the scoreboard at the start of the third chukka, but Ayala proved to be a force to be reckoned with and dominated in both attack and defence to block Jolly Roger’s attempts to get back into the action. Going into the sixth chukka, Ayala held an impressive 10 goal lead with the scoreboard reading 14-4 and although Jolly Roger did manage three goals in the last chukka, Ayala scored two in reply to take the winning score to 16-7. Benjamín Panelo was the Most Valuable Player after scoring eight of his team’s goals, Ayala Irina, owned by Ayala and played by Benjamín Panelo, was the Best Playing Pony and Niclas Johanson received the Fair Play Award.

The Volvo Medium Goal Bronze Cup Final Teams:

Ayala (14): Tengku Eddie Akasya (0), Jesús Cobino (2), Benjamín Panelo (6) & Santiago Laborde (4) Jolly Roger (14): Rosendo Torreguitar (4), Salvador Jauretche (4), Chris Mackenzie (6) & Niclas Johanson (0)

Tengku Eddie Akasya in action for Ayala Cotton House, winners of The Volvo Bronze Cup Low Goal

The Volvo Low Goal Bronze Cup

On Friday 29 July, before the High Goal Final, Cotton House defeated Cibao La Pampa 10-5 in The Volvo Bronze Cup Low Goal Final, with Benjamín Araya named Most Valuable Player, Nonthue Madonna, played by Benjamín Araya, chosen as the Best Playing Pony and Pedro Beca received the Fair Play Award.

The Volvo Low Goal Bronze Cup Final Teams:

Cotton House (8): Jose Trenor Jr. (-1), Jose Trenor (1), Benjamin Araya Jr. (5) & Mario Gómez (3) Cibao La Pampa (8): Pedro Beca (2), Gaetan Charloux (2), Diogo Gallego (2) (Substituted by Jaime Serra (2)) & Jorge Pepa (2)

The Terralpa High Goal Silver Cup

On Saturday 13 August, Dubai and Dos Lunas La Hacienda went head-to-head in a nail-biting Final for The Terralpa High Goal Silver Cup, which went right down to the wire, keeping the spectators on the edge of their seats. On their return to Sotogrande, Dubai were keen to secure themselves a win and while Dos Lunas La Hacienda team enjoyed an excellent journey through the tournament, Camilo ‘Jeta’ Castagnola (later named Most Valuable Player) pulled out his usual trick of scoring the winning goal in the final minute of the sixth chukka right in front of the suspense-filled crowds, 11-10. After the match, Aguante Coco, played by Joaquín Pittaluga was presented with the Hola Best Playing Pony Award, Vasca Manau, played by Cruz Heguy, was the Best Polo Argentino Bred and Dubai’s Carlos María Ulloa received the Fair Play Award.

The Terralpa High Goal Silver Cup Final Teams:

Dubai (20): Camilo Castagnola (9), Rashid Albwardy (1), Matías Machado (5) & Carlos María Ulloa (5) Dos Lunas La Hacienda (20): Pascual Sainz De Vicuña (5), Luis Domecq (2), Joaquin Pittaluga (7) & Cruz Heguy (6)

Photography by Matías Callejo / Prensa Ayala Polo Club

Dubai, winners of The Terralpa High Goal Silver Cup Final

Jolly Roger, winners of The Terralpa Medium Goal Silver Cup Final

The Terralpa Medium Goal Silver Cup

On Friday 12 August, The Terralpa Silver Cup Finals weekend got underway with the medium goal Final between Jolly Roger and Brunei. Jolly Roger’s winning streak continued, having secured three wins en route to the Final with just one loss, with a 17-12 win to secure The Terralpa Medium Goal Silver Cup. Salvador Jauretche was chosen as Most Valuable Player and Viento, played by Chris Mackenzie, the Best Playing Pony.

The Terralpa Medium Goal Silver Cup Final Teams:

Jolly Roger (14): Rosendo Torreguitar (4), Alicia Gariador (0), Salvador Jauretche (4) & Chris Mackenzie (6) Brunei (14): HRH Princess Azemah (0), Tomás Delfino (3), Matías Mac Donough Jr (4) & Tommy Beresford (7)

The Terralpa Low Goal Silver Cup

On Saturday 13 August, Cotton House managed to earn a 13-8 win over the undefeated Aguilas to take The Terralpa Low Goal Silver Cup, their second consecutive title in the series, having also won The Volvo Bronze Cup in July. Meanwhile in the Subsidiary Final Santa Quiteria won The Blackhound Cup after beating El Milagro. Cotton House’s Benjamin Araya Jr. was the Most Valuable Player, Aguilas’ Beau Buchan received the Fair Play Award and Nonthue Carnaval, played by Benjamin Araya Jr. was chosen as the Best Playing Pony.

The Terralpa Low Goal Silver Cup Final Teams:

Cotton House (8): Jose Trenor Jr. (-1), Jose Maria Trenor (1), Benjamin Araya Jr. (5) & Mario Gómez (3) Aguilas (8): John Buchan (-1), Segundo Fernandez Llorente (4), Ezequiel Zubiaurre (5) & Beau Buchan (0)

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