The first leg of the Autumn Iberian Polo Tour, the Sotoestates Cup. came to an end on Sunday November 9, with the final between Quinto Elemento and Adrenalina. The series are hosted by Ayala Polo Club, in Sotogrande, and sees four teams, in competition, thoroghout November.

Quinto Elemento took well advantage of the half goal they were awarded on handicap, which allowed them to maintain the lead during the whole game. At the end of the day, and after a hard fought contest, the Gesell family’s team claimed a 7.5-7 win.

SOTOESTATES CUP – FINAL – SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9

QUINTO ELEMENTO 7.5-7 ADRENALINA

Quinto Elemento: Lucia Gesell 0, Philipp Gesell 0. Nicolás López Fuentes 3, Gerardo Mazzini 4. Total: 7.

Adrenalina: Martijn Van Scherpenzeel 1, Nicolás Ruiz Guiñazú 3, Darío Gariador 2, Richard Blake Thomas 2. Total: 8.

Score Quinto Elemento: 3.5-2, 5.5-3, 5.5-5, 7.5-7.

MVP: Nicolás Ruiz Guiñazú.

BPP: Luca Bolichera, ridden by Nicolás López Fuentes.

Fair Play: Alana Savoir.

Umpire: Miguel Amieva.

• SOTOESTATES CUP – TEAMS

Savoir Polo: Alana Savoir -1, Nisha Savoir -1, Pelayo Berazadi 5, Patricio Neves 4. Total: 7.

Quinto Elemento: Lucia Gesell 0, Philipp Gesell 0, Nicolás López Fuentes 3, Gerardo Mazzini 4. Total: 7.

Adrenalina: Martin Van Scherpenzeel 1, Nicolas Ruiz Guiñazú 3, Daniel Gariador 2, Richard Blake Thomas 2. Total: 8.