Having been postponed due to an injury in the second chukka for Valiente's Bob Jornayvaz, the Valiente vs The Dutta Corp match continued on Monday 8th April at the National Polo Center. Joaquin Vilgre fillied in and took the number 4 shirt while Cambiaso wore the number 1 shirt.
Picking up where they left off in chukka 2 with a score of 2-3, The Dutta Corp equalised quickly bringing the score to 3-3 but, highest scorer of the season so far, Paquito de Narvaez kept Valiente out in front. The Dutta Corp went for a final push to bring themselves within a single goal of Valiente's 9 goals but were unable to equalise before the final whistle blew on a 9-8 goal result seeing Valiente remain unbeaten while The Dutta Corp take a second loss to just one win.
The Teams:
Substitutions:
Chukka 2 - Joaquin Vilgre in for Bob Jornayvaz
Chukka Breakdown:
Score Progression:
Game Statistics:
Featured Player:
Our featured player of the match is 10 goaler Adolfo Cambiaso for his accurate passes and under the neck shots to goal. Passes up to well placed teammates make for open combination plays and scoring opportunities for all.
Check out this video of him doing what he does best:
Selected Highlights:
A long range pass from Cambiaso results in a goal from Vilagre:
A steal from Timmy Dutta off the opposing knock-in and nearside backhand through the posts:
Our featured player of the match is 10 goaler Adolfo Cambiaso for his accurate passes and under the neck shots to goal. Passes up to well placed teammates make for open combination plays and scoring opportunities for all.
Check out this video of him doing what he does best:
Selected Highlights:
A long range pass from Cambiaso results in a goal from Vilagre:
A steal from Timmy Dutta off the opposing knock-in and nearside backhand through the posts: