Mon 17th Feb 2025The Ylvisaker Cup Final 18-6 win for Bientina vs SD Farms
On Sunday 16 February, SD Farms and Bientina competed in The Ylvisaker Cup Final at the National Polo Center (NPC). The Ylvisaker Cup is the second leg of The NPC 16 Goal Championship which comprises of The Joe Barry Memorial Cup (won by Zapican BMW in January), Ylvisaker Cup, Iglehart Cup and Outback Cup.
Bientina claimed The Ylvisaker Cup with an 18-6 victory over SD Farms, delivering a solid performance throughout the match. The team established an early lead, going 3-1 up in the first chukka and maintained control for the remainder of the game. By half-time, Valentino Carlotti’s side held an 11-2 advantage, putting them firmly in command. The fifth chukka saw Bientina extend their lead to 18-3, leaving SD Farms with a challenging deficit. Although SD Farms responded, the result was never in doubt and Bientina secured the win to lift The Ylvisaker Cup.
Federico Panzillo was chosen as Most Valuable Player, Geisha, played by Panzillo, was the Best Playing Pony and GT Armoniosa, also played by Panzillo was the Best Polo Argentino Bred.
The Ylvisaker Cup Final Teams:
SD Farms (16): Cesar ‘Peco’ Polledo (6), Sayyu Dantata (1), Mariano Obregon (6) & Harrison Azzaro (3)
Bientina (16): Mariano Gonzalez (5), Federico Panzillo (6), Santiago Llavallol (5) & Valentino Carlotti (0)
Photograph: Bientina, winners of The Ylvisaker Cup. By David Lominska
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