Los Schatzies and Legacy Polo will play the championship match of the Open de España, hosted by Ayala Polo Club, in Sotogrande, Spain, following their wins in the semifinals that were played on Friday June 28. It’s worth to notice that the German foursome still remain undefeated, having won the two previous competitions, the Copa Bienvenida and the Copa Joseph McMicking. Meanwhile, Legacy Polo is making their debut in Sotogrande.
Los Schatzies and Rhone Hill played a very tough game, very leveled that ended up in extra chukka, when Los Schatzies were able to seal the deal and earn the first spot in the final.
Legacy Polo and John Smith met up in the second semifinal, which was as tight as the first. However, Legacy Polo took off in the last chukka and claimed a narrow 6-5 win, that secured them the second place in the final.
OPEN DE ESPAÑA – FINAL – SUNDAY JUNE 29, 6pm
Los Schatzies: J. Herzer (0), J. Gavira (2), S. Iriarte (2), P. Neves (4). Total: 8.
Legacy: C. Schweri (0), S. Rivas (0), T. Astelarra (3), B. Riglos (5). Total: 8.
RELIVE ALL THE GAMES OF THE OPEN DE ESPAÑA HERE (POLOLINE TV).
Open de España – Teams & Fixture.
Cover photo by Matías Callejo.