LONGFIELD TAKES DAVID N. DEUTSCH CUP
Longfield got out in front with a 5-1 scoring drive in the middle two chukkers to claim The David N. Deutsch and Co. Cup at Saratoga Polo on Friday, besting SaraBoca with a final score of 10-5.
Stevie Ortwein provided almost all the offense Longfield needed with 5 goals spread out over four chukkers. Carlos Arellano, who moved the ball well all match, added 4 for the victors. Duke Buchan III also sent a ball through the posts with a decisive score, Longfield’s only goal of the fifth chukker, to all but seal SaraBoca’s fate.
SaraBoca’s Lance Vetter tried to rally his team late, leading by example with fast, clean, physical play and a goal in the sixth chukker, but there was not enough time on the clock to mount a full comeback. Gaston Lisioli added 3 scores for the runners-up.
Longfield’s victory in the David N. Deutsch and Co. Cup counts toward their win total in The USPA Hector and Susan Barrantes Cup Tournament. The Barrantes continues with a double header at Saratoga Polo on Sunday with the consolation match at 10:30am and the finals at 5:30pm. The finals look to be a rematch of today’s cup. For more information about Saratoga Polo, call (518) 584-8108 or visit SARATOGAPOLO.COM.
TOTAL GOALS SCORED
LONGFIELD – 10
Duke Buchan III – 1
Stevie Orthwein – 5
Carlos Arellano – 4
Juan Olivera – 0
SARABOCA (+1 on handicap) – 5
Peter Lusardi – 0
Ricky Bostwick – 0
Gaston Lisioli – 3
Lance Vetter – 1