The Setai won against Brookshire by a score of 13-12 in the U.S. Open Polo Championship at National Polo Center on Wednesday 2nd April.
Both teams now have a win and a loss going into the 3rd round. With Brookshire leading throughout it seemed like a done deal but a herculean effort from newcomers La Setai in the last chukkas saw them outscore their opponents 4-1 to take their first win of the tournament.
The Teams:
Chukka Breakdown:
Score Progression:
Game Statistics:
Selected Match Highlights:
Nic Roldan comes out with possession after a determined battle for control with Jeta Castagnola. He drags the ball back and avoids the hook from the second defender, outmanouevring Jeta he pushes upfield and scores with a neckshot:
Gonzalo Pieres steals the ball from Jeta Castagnola, sending up a short pass to Santiago Toccalino who reads the play well and turns to take possession and score:
Gonzalo Pieres steals the ball from Jeta Castagnola, sending up a short pass to Santiago Toccalino who reads the play well and turns to take possession and score: