Wind Swept defeated Oriflamme 13-10, and claimed the Limited Edition 12-Goal Series, in the championship match that was played on Saturday February 11, at Grand Champions Polo Club, in Wellington Florida. The tournament saw teams up to 12 goals in participation, and the winners’ lineup had the father-son duo, Agustín Merlos and his son Rufino.
Despite Oriflamme dominated the first fourth chukkas, reaching a 7-all by half time, the former overwhelmed Wind Swept by outscoring them 3-0 in the fourth chukka, which led them to a 10-7 advantage. But a determined Wind Swept foursome bounced back in the two last chukka, producing six unanswered goals that secured them the win and the title.
Agustín Merlos, the match’s top scorer (7) was named MVP, and he received the award from his father, the legendary Héctor “Cacho” Merlos. The BPP blanket was presented to Pony Vicha, ridden by Rufino Merlos.
LIMITED EDITION 12-GOAL SERIES – FINAL – SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11
WIND SWEPT 13-10 ORIFLAMME
Wind Swept: Harrison Reicher 0, Rufino Merlos 1, Tincho Merlos 7, Baldo Palomeque 4. Total: 12.
Oriflamme: Jason Crowder 5, Frankie Bilbao 4, Benn Shepherd 0, Jason Warren 3. Total: 12.
MVP: Agustin Merlos.
BPP: Pony Vicha, ridden by Rufino Merlos.
Cover photo: Candance Ferreira.