U.S. OPEN POLO CHAMPIONSHIP THE GAUNTLET OF POLO

when we had the ball to be a little bit more patient and not rush. The biggest thing was to try to maintain the intensity that we came out with.”

Re-energized and refocused, Scone came out strong in the fourth chukker, with goals from Cambiaso, Panelo and a Penalty 1 outpacing a single score from Zavaleta to extend Scone’s lead 7-4. Pilot came back with vengeance in the fifth, shutting Scone out completely—only a Penalty 2 from Pieres diminishing Scone’s advantage 7-5. In the final chukker, a Penalty 2 from Cambiaso was matched by a field goal from Pieres, but Pilot’s late offensive drive was not enough to overtake Scone’s lead. As time expired, Scone clung tightly to an 8-6 lead, capturing their second USPA Gold Cup title and first Gauntlet recognition in two years

Grateful and ecstatic to be back on the podium with his team, Scone team