After five months plenty of tournaments, the 2025 season in Sotogrande, hosted by Ayala Polo Club, came to an end on Sunday September 14, with the championship match of the Copa Despedida, a competition that saw five teams up to 8 goals.

Cortez Polo and the recent runner up of the Abierto Aznar, John Smith, played the final, with the former receiving half a goal on handicap. However, Cortez Polo managed to close the gap, and take the lead in the second chukka. From then on, the match belonged to Cortez Polo, who at the end of the day, they claimed a 9-6.5 victory.

COPA DESPEDIDA – FINAL – SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14

CORTEZ POLO 9-6.5 JOHN SMITH

Cortez Polo: Sascha Kiener 0, Roberto Iturrioz 2 (2 goals), Walter Cortez 3 (5), Santos Iriarte 3 (2). Total: 8.

John Smith: Gabriel Aguirre 0 (1 goal), Gabriel Aguirre Jr. 0, Jesús Cobino 3 (3), Patricio Neves 4 (2). Total: 7.

ScoreCortez Polo: 1-1.5, 4-2.5, 7-5.5, 9-6.5.

Umpire: Federico Martelli.

MVP: Roberto Iturrioz.

Top Scorer: Ignacio O’Dwyer.

BPP: Ayala Regalón, ridden by Jesús Cobino.

RELIVE THE FINAL OF THE COPA DESPEDIDA IN SOTOGRANDE ON POLOLINE TV HERE