The 54th. International Polo Tournament, hosted by Ayala Polo Club, in Sotogrande, Spain, came to an end on Saturday August 30, with the two remaining finals of the Gold Cup – low goal and high goal. The low goal final saw Hartog and Essso clashing in the decisive contest.

Hartog got off to a strong start – they hold Essso scoreless for two chukkas, earning a 5-0 and a 6-0 in the first and the second, respectively. The foursome, a runner up the Bronze Cup, dominated the match and the scoreboard, thoroghout four chukkas; and although Essso outscored Hartog 3-1 in the last chukka, the damage has already been done – Hartog won 8-5 and lifted the low goal Gold Cup.

LOW GOAL GOLD CUP – FINAL – SATURDAY AUGUST 30

HARTOG 8-5 ESSSO

Hartog: Jaime Lleo 0 (2 goals), Kevin Korst 1 (3), Santos Iriarte 3, Gerardo Mazzini 4 (3). Total: 8.

Essso: Elliot Gallienne -1, Ian Galliene 0, Martín Di Paola 3 (2 goals), Pablo Llorente 6 (3). Total: 8.

Score Hartog: 5-0, 6-0, 6-2, 7-2, 8-5

Umpires: Esteban Ferrari y Martín Goti

Third man: Santos Anca

MVP: Kevin Korst.

BPP: El Overo Confirmada, ridden by Santos Iriarte.

Top scorer or the tournament: Pablo Llorente Jr.

Low goal Gold Cup – Teams & Fixture

Cover photo by Matías Callejo.