Final Scores; Talandracas 12 - 10 Park Place Vaara | Venue: Cowdray Lawns 2
Attempting to claim a second victory on the day for the Park Place organization, Park Place Vaara also got out to a quick start, outscoring Talandracas 3-1 in the first chukka, with three goals coming from their 10-goaler Hilario Ulloa to set the tone in Park Place Vaara's favour. Remaining firmly in control, Ulloa continued to have a significant impact in the match's early stages, adding his fourth goal while assisting on a field goal to Santos Merlos as Park Place Vaara extended their lead to three.
Despite the slow start, Talandracas began to find their rhythm in the third chukka behind the play of Pablo Pieres, who scored all three of his team's goals in the chukka, but Park Place Vaara completed an exceptional first half with three goals of their own to hold an 8-5 lead at the half.
Holding their opponents scoreless for the first time in the match, a crucial shut-down defensive chukka allowed Talandracas to begin their comeback with two more field goals coming off the mallet of Pablo Pieres. However, Talandracas had the opportunity to surge into the lead in the dominant chukka. Still, three Penalty 4 attempts sailed wide, allowing Park Place Vaara to maintain a narrow one-goal lead.
Holding the momentum, Talandracas drove forward in the fifth chukka as their defence changed the dynamic of the match, limiting Park Place Vaara to just one goal, while they added three more to enter the final chukka with their first lead of the game at 10-9. Quickly extending their lead to two on another tally from Pieres, Talandracas had the victory in their sights. Trying to recapture their offence from the first half, Juan Britos brought Park Place Vaara back within one. Still, it was the only offence they could muster as Talandracas held the potent attack to just two goals in the second half. A final goal from Isidro Strada sealed the game for Talandracas with a 12-10 triumph over Park Place Vaara.
Edouard Carmignac was delighted to receive The Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Memorial Trophy, a commission in memory of the late King Power and Leicester City FC Chairman, from Marcos di Paola representing the Srivaddhanaprabha family. The Best Playing Pony rug was awarded to a 9-year-old liver chestnut mare, Mas Soul, played and owned by Polito Pieres. The players received generous prizes, also kindly provided by the Srivaddhanaprabha family.
The Semi-Finals will take place on Wednesday 13th July at the Lawns grounds with Dubai Polo Team against Scone at noon for the Ellerston Cup, followed by Talandracas against Park Place at 4 pm for the Tramontana Cup.
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