RS Murus Sanctus qualified for the final of the Hurlingham Open, the second leg of the coveted Argentine Triple Crown, following a 13-12 win over title holders, Ellerstina, in a thrilling semifinal at the Hurlingham Club, on Saturday, October 30.

The tournament sees eight teams, up to 39 goals, compete. Teams are split into two leagues.

For the first time this season, RS Murus Sanctus played with their complete lineup. Facundo Sola, who was unable to play the Tortugas Open due to an injury he sustained in the Jockey Club Open, was back on the field, as was Pablo Mac Donough, who has now fully recovered from a torn muscle. Ellerstina, on the other hand, did not have their full team playing the semi, as Nicolás Pieres, who had a bad fall in last week’s match against La Dolfina Brava, was replaced by Alfredo Cappella.

As expected, RS Murus Sanctus and Ellerstina played a hard-fought match. Ellerstina took a 8-6 lead by the end of the fourth, but the tide turned from the fifth chukka onwards, as RS Murus Sanctus outscored Ellerstina 4-0. The advantage was crucial for Corinne Ricard’s organisation, in order to retain the control of the game. From then on, RS Murus Sanctus seized the reins by displaying a great team play, allowing them to maintain control of the play. Sapo Caset gave an outstanding performance, scoring eight goals. Ellerstina struggled to close the gap, but RS Murus Sanctus kept their grip over their opponents. They managed to secure the win and qualify for the Hurlingham Open final for the second year in a row. Coincidently, in 2020, they lost the final to Ellerstina. Today, they had the last word and now the French organisation will play for its first Argentine Triple Crown title.

HURLINGHAM OPEN – SEMIFINAL #1 – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30:

RS MURUS SANCTUS 13-12 ELLERSTINA

RS Murus Sanctus: Facundo Sola 9 (1 goal), Guillermo Caset  10 (8, 3 penalties, 1 corner), Pablo Mac Donough 10 (3), Juan Martín Nero 10 (1). Total: 39.

Ellerstina: Facundo Pieres 10 (7 goals, 6 penalties), Hilario Ulloa 10 (2), Gonzalo Pieres Jr. 9 (2), Alfredo Cappella 8 (1). Total: 37.

Score RS Murus Sanctus: 1-2, 3-2, 4-4, 6-8, 10-8, 12-10, 13-12.

Umpires: Gastón Lucero & Gonzalo López Vargas.

Third Man: Martín Pascual.

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Semifinal #1 – RS Murus Sanctus vs. Ellerstina

RS Murus Sanctus will either face La Dolfina or La Natividad in the final. The latter teams will battle it out on Sunday, October 31, at 4,30pm.

HURLINGHAM OPEN – SEMIFINAL #2 – LA DOLFINA vs. LA NATIVIDAD – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31

La Dolfina Saudi: Adolfo Cambiaso 10, Francisco Elizalde 9, David Stirling 10, Diego Cavanagh 9. Total: 38.

La Natividad: Camilo Castagnola 9, Pablo Pieres 9, Bartolomé Castagnola Jr. Ignatius du Plessis 9. Total: 36.

Umpires: Guillermo Villanueva &  Martín Pascual.

Third Man: Gastón Lucero.

The final of the Hurlingham Open is set for Saturday, November 6.

Hurlingham Open: Teams & Fixture