Coca-Cola won against La Fe Eastern Hay by a score of 13-8 in the U.S. Open Polo Championship at the National Polo Center on Wednesday 2nd April.
A much needed win for Coca Cola who were defeated by Brookshire in the first round, the match was in their favour throughout. La Fe Eastern Hay surged in the 4th to equalise but the red team were able to maintain the lead, dominating in possession and pulling away again, utilising their impactful team combination plays.
The Teams:
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Selected Match Highlights:
Lorenzo Chavanne jumps on a mishit ball and sends the ball forward where two of his teammates are running to goal. Julian de Lusarreta takes the ball to score backed up by Polito and with Gillian clearing the defense out in front:
Lorenzo Chavanne intercepts an opposing play turning it into a solid attacking play he stick and balls down the field to goal:
Lorenzo Chavanne intercepts an opposing play turning it into a solid attacking play he stick and balls down the field to goal: