The league stage of the Pilar Cup, one of the most significant tournaments of the Argentine polo season, is entering its final stage. Action has taken place at several clubs, and the draw for both semifinals and playoffs have already been set. It is worth noting that the Pilar Cup is also a playoff for the Cámara de Diputados Cup. The Pilar Cup sees eighteen teams, between 24 and 30 goals, compete.
The latest results of the league stage mean that the Pilar Cup will continue as follows:
Friday, October 28, AAP Pilar:
SEMIFINALS:
2pm: Centauros vs. La Dolfina III
CENTAUROS: Alfredo Cappella Barabucci 8, Victorino Ruiz Jorba 7, Cubi Toccalino 8, Peke González 7. Total: 30.
LA DOLFINA III: Gonzalo Ferrari 6, Hilario Figueras 6, Pedrinho Zacharias 7, Jaime García Huidobro 7. Total: 26.
4pm: Nuestra Tierra vs. La Irenita
NUESTRA TIERRA: Alejandro Muzzio 8, Santiago Laborde 6, Benjamín Panelo 6, Jared Zenni 6. Total: 26.
LA IRENITA: Jacinto Crotto 7, Vizcacha Mac Donough 6, Antonio Heguy 5, Federico Panzillo 6. Total: 24.
PLAYOFF;
10am: Pilará Doctor 2U vs. Don Ercole
12pm: La Mariana vs. La Aguada
Of the 16 teams, the following have secured a spot to play the Cámara de Diputados Cup:
Teams coming from the Qualification Tournament Copa Remonta y Veterinaria:
El Overo Z7 UAE, La Cañada, La Fija, Trenque Lauquen, Alegría y Chapaleufú.
Teams coming from the Pilar Cup:
Centauros, La Dolfina III, Nuestra Tierra, La Irenita, Los Machitos, Pilará BP, Yellow Rose, La Fija y and the two winners of the playoffs due on Friday.