Led by a superb performance delivered by Joaquín Pittaluga, who produced ten goals, La Hache Cría & Polo earned an 18-4 victory over Cría La Dolfina, and claimed the Subsidiary Trophy of the 130th. Hurlingham Open, the Drysdale Cup, in the final took place on Thursday, October 5 at the Argentine Association of Polo in Pilar. Lukin Monteverde took part of the winning lineup once again, subbing in for the injured Tito Ruiz Guiñazu. In their first-ever Triple Crown, the Ulloa family’s organization is already the season sensation. La Hache Cría & Polo earned a spot in the Drysdale Cup after defeating La Ensenada, in the semifinals.

La Hache Cría & Polo had to struggle in the first half, but they managed to bounce back in the fourth chukka – Lukin Monteverde scored within the last seconds in the chukka, to secure La Hache Cría & Polo their first lead, 10-9. In the sixth chukka, they outscored Cría La Dolfina 5-1, and the deal was said and done. As a result, this victory might be a big motivation for La Hache next Saturday, in the final of the 130th. Hurlingham Open, against La Dolfina.

FINAL SUBSIDIARY DRYSDALE CUP – THURSDAY OCTOBER 5 – PILAR 

LA HACHE CRIA & POLO 18-14 CRÍA LA DOLFINA

La Hache Cría y Polo: Lucas Monteverde 7 (2 goals), Carlos María Ulloa 7 (1), Facundo Sola 8 (5), Joaquín Pittaluga 8 (10, seven penalties). Total: 30.

Cría La Dolfina: Guillermo Terrera 9 (1 goal), Tomás Panelo 9 (4, two penalties, one corner), Diego Cavanagh 8 (8, five penalties) , Alejo Taranco 9 (1). Total: 35.

Score La Hache Cría y Polo: 1-3, 3-5, 5-7, 10-9, 12-10, 17-11, 18-14.

Umpires: Gonzalo López Vargas & Rafael Silva.                            Third man: José Ignacio Araya.

The 130th. Hurlingham Open will come to an end on Saturday October 7, with the championship match between reigning champions, La Dolfina Saudi, and La Hache Polo Team, due at the Hurlingham Club, at 4pm. 

130th. HURLINGHAM OPEN: Fixture & Team

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