The final day on a thrilling week of play in the 128th Abierto Argentino de Polo at Palermo beginning with RS Murus Sanctus remaining undefeated after the 19-4 victory against Chapaleufu.
In one of the more impressive showings of the tournament, RS Murus Sanctus dominated play from start to finish, amassing a season-high 46 shots. Moving the ball with pace, RS Murus Sanctus’ accurate passing defined the game, completing 60% of their passes to collect 10 assists and overwhelm the Chapaleufu defense. Sapo Caset led all players with 11 goals in RS Murus Sanctus’ complete team performance that resulted in their second double-digit victory.
Immediately demonstrating their pace and passing prowess, RS Murus Sanctus generated nine shots in the first chukka, with Caset and Pablo MacDonough contributing two goals each to race out to a 4-0 lead. Juan Martin Zavaleta ended the early drought to give Chapaleufu their first goal, but the difference expanded to five after two penalty conversions from Caset. With few whistles stopping play, RS Murus Sanctus continued to drive forward, finishing the half with a 3-0 fourth chukka and scoring all three goals off the pass to lead 10-2.
Dominating possession and passing with accuracy, RS Murus Sanctus prevented Chapaleufu from generating any chances on goal, holding them scoreless in the fifth, sixth and seventh chukkas. The result was a significant run for RS Murus Sanctus including a sixth chukka where they produced 10 shots for five goals. Caset led the attack with three goals, while Facundo Fernandez Llorente, playing in place of Facundo Sola collected two assists. Holding a 14-goal advantage and the victory secured, RS Murus Sanctus cruised over the final two chukkas to claim the 18-4 win and move to the top of Zone B.