The second semifinal for the Tortugas Open, the opening competition of the Triple Crown, took place on Friday. First, the subsidiary semifinal was played between La Ensenada La Aguada and Los Machitos. The former defeated the latter by 17.5 goals to 5, meaning that La Ensenada La Aguada will play La Natividad Monjitas on Tuesday in the final of the Sarmiento Cup.
Next up, La Dolfina Saudi beating La Dolfina Polo Ranch to qualify for the tournament final. Adolfo Cambiaso’s team saw Iñaki Laprida playing at back, while a few chukkas into the game, Brazilian Pedrinho Zacharias replaced an injured Rodrigo Andrade. However, Cambiaso’s team found stride and were able to dominate the match and defeat their rivals. Their next challenge will be against Ellerstina in Tuesday’s championship match.
SEMIFINAL TORTUGAS OPEN: LA DOLFINA SAUDI 10-6 LA DOLFINA POLO RANCH
La Dolfina Saudi: Adolfo Cambiaso 10 (4 goals), Poroto Cambiaso 6 (2), Rodrigo Andrade 8 (Injured, replaced by Pedrinho Zacharias 7 (1 penalty) in the fifth chukker), Iñaki Laprida 8 (3, 2 on penalties). Total: 32.
La Dolfina Polo Ranch: Guillermo Terrera 8 (3 goals), Juan Britos 8 (1), Diego Cavanagh 9 (1), Jejo Taranco 8 (1). Total: 33.
Score La Dolfina Saudi Polo Team: 0-1, 0-3, 1-3, 5-4, 8-4, 10-5, 10-6.
Umpires: Guillermo Villanueva & Martín Pascual.
Third man: Martín Aguerre.
BPP Polo Argentino: Dolfina B05 Cuartetera Clon 5 (Genetics Sportivo/Lambada), played by Adolfo Cambiaso.
Nominees:
J5ARG Chaqueta (Clarín x Open Chaqueta), played by Poroto Cambiaso.
Dolfina Roxi (Open Chimento x Hanna Montana), played by Adolfo Cambiaso.
SEMIFINAL SARMIENTO CUP (SUBSIDIARY): LA ENSENADA LA AGUADA 17.5-5 LOS MACHITOS
La Ensenada-La Aguada: Segundo Bocchino 6 (5 goals), Alfredo Bigatti 8 (3), Matías Torres Zavaleta 8 (2), Jero Del Carril 7 (5, 3 on penalties). Total: 29.
Los Machitos: Tincho Merlos 8 (3, 1 de penal y 2 de córner), Cubi Toccalino 8 (1), Martín Aguerre 7, Santiago Toccalino 8 (1). Total: 31.
Score La Ensenada La Aguada: (2.5-0) 5.5-0, 7.5-0, 10.5-1, 11.5-2, 12.5-2, 15.5-5, 17.5-5.
Umpires: Gastón Lucero & Gonzalo López Vargas.
Third man: Matías Baibiene.
BPP Polo Argentino: Delmay Claro (Open Iluminado x Delmay Gata Negra), played by Segundo Bocchino.
Nominees:
Chalo Santita -Porteñita- (Theol x Chalo Porteña). played by Matías Torres Zavaleta.
Machitos Bárbara (Wainscot x Machitos Funky), played by Alfredo Bigatti.
The Tortugas Open will come to an end on Tuesday:
11am, Final Sarmiento Cup (Subsidiary): La Ensenada/La Aguada vs La Natividad Monjitas
4pm, FINAL TORTUGAS OPEN: LA DOLFINA SAUDI vs ELLERSTINA
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