ESTRELLA WINS CHAMBER CUP, 10-9
Matias Sosa came to Saratoga Polo to watch the finals match of The Saratoga Country Chamber of Commerce Cup Tournament as a spectator, but was asked to play most of the second half in the place of Estrella’s Cardo Armstrong. This proved to be a wise choice as Sosa put in the game-winning goal with just seconds left in regulation to give Estrella the Chamber Cup over Buckleigh Farms with a final score of 10-9.
In a game characterized alternately by scoring bursts and fierce defensive stands, Estrella managed to stay in front for most of the match on the power of Queco Dupont’s 7 goals spread over the first five chukkers. In addition to Dupont and Sosa, George Hearst and Ricky Bostwick also put points up on the board for the tourney champs.
Buckleigh had the lead several times and was never too far off the mark. Coming off a 3 point deficit after four chukkers, they were able to claw their way to a 9-9 tie in the sixth by making some key stops near goal when Estrella was on the attack while taking advantage of their opportunities and penalty shots. However, it would not be enough as Matias Sosa made a shot on goal with mere seconds left on the clock in the sixth to give the win to Estrella
While Pedro Lara and Jube Baez each scored a goal, Buckleigh Farm got the majority of their offensive production from Luis Galvan and his 6 scores. Peter Bibeau played stingy defense all match at the Number Four position for the tournament runners-up.
The Saratoga Saddlery Best Playing Pony Award was awarded to Jackie, Dupont’s mount in the second and last chukkers.
The next match at Saratoga Polo will be on Wednesday, July 4th at 5:30pm. For more information about Saratoga Polo, call 518-584-8108 or visit saratogapolo.com.
TOTAL GOALS SCORED
ESTRELLA – 10
Cardo Armstrong – 0
Ricky Bostwick – 1
Ezequiel “Queco” Dupont – 7
George Hearst – 1
Matias Sosa (alt for Cardo Armstrong) – 1
BUCKLEIGH FARM (+1 on handicap) – 9
Pedro Lara – 1
Jube Baez – 1
Luis Galvan – 6
Peter Bibeau – 0