The final of the prestigious Torneo Metropolitano de Alto Handicap took place on Tuesday October 14, at the Argentine Association of Polo Headquarters, in Pilar. One of the most significant tournaments of the spring season in Argentina saw twenty three teams up to 24 goals, in participation.

La Zeta and Alegria, who earned their spots in the final after beating La Dolfina Betania and La Fe/La Hache in semifinals, respectively, clashed for the title, in a close contest that ran for six chukkas. At the end of the day, Nicolás Pieres’ foursome beat Fred Mannix’s team by a narrow 10-9 score.

TORNEO METROPOLITANO DE ALTO HANDICAP – FINAL – TUESDAY OCTOBER 14

LA ZETA 10-9 ALEGRIA

a Zeta: León Donoso 5, Santiago Loza 7, Beltrán Di Paola 4, Nicolás Pieres 8. Total: 24.

Alegría: Frederick Mannix 6, Nicolás Tomasevich 3, Rufino Bensadón 8, Francisco Bensadón 7. Total: 24.

Umpires: José Ignacio Araya & Santos Anca.

Third man: Gonzalo Paz.

Cover photo by Prensa AAP.