The Team:
Gilberto Sayao da Silva (0)
Leon Donoso (3)
Pablo MacDonough (9)
Matias MacDonough (6)
This team is a solid blend of new and experienced talent.
They excel in the explosive runs, winning possession at the back of the field or from the throw in and capitalising on the team's superior horse power provided by the extensive La Irenita breeding programme in Argentina, to outrun the opposition, especially at this level. The team is extremely well mounted by the MacDonough organisation and this combined with the talent of the players proved to be a force to be reckoned with as they lost just a single game in the Indian Polo Challenge Shield.
Two strong and vastly experienced defensive players at the back made any opposing attack attempts difficult while the young Leon Donoso proved himself to be a fierce attacking force, quick with the ball. Gilberto Sayao da Silva was always well positioned upfront to finish goals.
2024 Top Stats:
Winners of the Indian Polo Challenge Shield.
Games Played: 6 (5-1 win-loss)
Gilberto Sayao da Silva: 6/8 field goals (75% accuracy), 3 throw ins won
Leon Donoso: 7/13 field goals (53.8% accuracy), 2 assists, 5 throw ins won
Pablo MacDonough: 10/28 field goals (35.7% accuracy), 3 assists, 17 throw ins won
Matias MacDonough: 5/25 field goals (20% accuracy), 22/30 penalties in (73.3% accuracy), 7 assists, 12 throw ins won
Check out this highlights video showcasing some examples of the team's highlights from their time playing in the UK last year in areas including: