The Open Champion Dolfina

The Dubai Dolfina surpassed Black Label Ellerstina by 16 to 10 and won the 118 º Argentine Polo Championship presented by Movistar.

In an intense game, the undefeated team of La Dolfina Dubai (39 goals) beat defending champion Ellerstina Black Label (37), for 16 to 10, I removed this condition and obtained a final 118 ° striking the Argentine Open Polo Championship presented by Movistar, in a game played in a Palermo court on Friday December 9, 2011, scene since its opening in 1928 has been home to countless historical records and deeds made great sport our polo.

Thus, in the sixth star in final two teams in the past seven years, La Dolfina won 4 (2005, 07, 09 and 11), while Ellerstina kept the remaining two (2008 and 10). And for the first time in the history of the world's largest Open, a devoted champion Uruguayan player David Stirling (h).

Thus, the 2011 Triple Crown balance left as Black Label Ellerstina devoted Tortugas Open champion and La Dolfina Dubai Open won the Hurlingham Club and the Argentino de Palermo, in which eight formidable teams from 32 to 39 goals for recovery, grouped into two zones to the U.S..

1 In the court of Palermo lived a final vibrant new modern classic. In the beginning, the tension equated much of the game, not only for what it was this final but all formerly lived in between these two amazing teams. In this context, the held Ellerstina Dolfina and final correct although it had a clear winner, no longer exciting, particularly in the context presented by the Cathedral and the expectation that he was in the field. And they showed in the beginning, going goal for goal, although predominant brand in all sectors (2 to 2 in the first chukker, three goals came from penalty) and a game that was not fluid, which abounded friction and failures. The second chukker remained the same vein, but in this case, with the Dolfina much stronger on defense and with Nero to a superlative level, making his team in almost all the attacks of the Z scores well with numerical superiority standing or for, logically coordinated perfectly with his three companions. On offense, however, to realize the Dolfina cost him, as "Adolfo" was not fine in the stick and ball (in this chukker missed two goals against the goal posts, under whom also I checked) but it does the trick by criminal penalties. In the third period showed more effectiveness in front of the goal posts (always supported by the great defense) and two goals from Nero, dramatic moments in their speeches, and one of tireless Adolfito relays, La Dolfina got 5 goals difference. Until then pushed Ellerstina with Nicholas and Facundo Pieres, who always tried, but met with a team that closed the road constantly, and who resigned in almost every play, to have to find the goal from afar or in awkward positions . In this way, the party gave them to order from The Dolfina, which held the advantage, but was exposed to the old fears of the past, what happened particularly in Tortugas. But in the final continued concentration, his firmness in defense and solidarity for the brand with the four players and managed to keep the distance and settle the match (in the seventh chukker achieved a 5 to 1 lethal). The figure of "Adolfo" grew, Stirling held its grip feature, Mac Donough and indispensable as a fabulous Nero, culminating in a major tournament like this and with great strength ended up winning the final by 16 to 10, which is enshrined as a great champion.

The equipment and the progression:

The Dolfina Dubai: Adolfo Cambiaso (h) 10 (9 goals, seven penalty), David Stirling (h) 9 (2), Pablo Mac Donough 10 (2) and Juan Martin Nero 10 (3). Total: 39.

Black Label Ellerstina: Facundo Pieres 10 (8, six penalty) (received a yellow card), Nicolas Pieres 8 (1), Gonzalo Pieres (h) 10 (1) and Ignacio Heguy 9. Total: 37.

The Dolfina Dubai: 2-2, 4-2, 7-2, 9-4, 9-6, 11-7, 16-8 and 16-10.

Judges: Stephen Ferrari and Juan Jose Diaz Alberdi. Referee: Matthew Baibiene.

AWARDS

In an emotional ceremony after awards ceremony and the words spoken by the owner of the AAP, Luis E. Lalor, Vice President Bernardo Hiriart gave replies to the Black Label Ellerstina men, while Lalor by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.. Gen. Luis Pozzi, put in the hands of the captain of La Dolfina Dubai, John M. Nero, the open cup stale replicas to the winners.

Then Gonzalo Heguy award for MVP of the finals, was for Adolfo Cambiaso (h) and handed the lady "Norita" Heguy.

The Asociación Argentina de Polo trophy striker of this 118 ° Argentine Open was for Facundo Pieres, who scored 37 goals and handed Mr. Daniel Gonzalez. In addition, the Presenting sponsor Movistar also awarded the top scorer of the tournament with a trophy handed the director of operational services of the mobile phone company, Mr. Patricio Lobos.

Then John M. Nero received the Equine Promotion Cup the best player in the final set, who received the 1 st Vice President of that body, Mr. Carlos Tomasello.

Immediately, the prize for the player Gonzalo Tanoira best mounted of the contest was for Cambiaso (h) (Gonzalo gave Tanoira (h)), while Lady Susan Townley Cup horse to the best player of the tournament was for Dolfina Buenaventura, raised, played and Adolfo Cambiaso property, which received the award from the AAP adviser, Santiago Araya.

Then they give a prize to the AAP decided to set up the trophy Tito Lezcano to groom the horse's Cup winner Lady Susan Townley, who was Mr. Gustavo Gomez. Meanwhile, Luis E. Lalor gave Mr. Enrique Gomez, 93, a special award in recognition of his career as a groom.

The award for Best Product Raza Polo Argentino Registered Player of the Argentina Association of Polo Pony Breeders and Rural Argentina Society Award went to South Anay Dulce, bred and owned by Marcos Heguy and played by Juan Martin Nero These awards were presented by AACCP president, clerk William Fornieles, and Vice President of the Sociedad Rural Argentina, Alejandro Delfino.

Then again, the president of the AAP, Luis E. Lalor, an award handed reminder to the referee and referees, while then gave out two awards to Daniel Gonzalez and Juan Carlos Harriott (as were her grandchildren and Candelaria Santos) for the 50th anniversary of victory in the Argentine Open Championship Coronel Suarez team.

Meanwhile, Ms. Luz Lalor and Mr. Juan Manzanares, received a medal for completing 25 years working in the AAP. The medals were awarded by Luis E. Lalor and Bernardo Hiriart, and vice president of the AAP.

Finally, the secretary of the AAP, Dr. Francisco Lavalle Cobo, presented Mr. Gustavo Fernandez Casares, president of Fundación Banco de Alimentos, a check for the amount of $ 60,000 and Mr. Ramiro Otano, president of Chandon, presented The players of Dubai Dolfina Double Magnum bottles of Champagne to celebrate the Open obtain.