Mon 13th Mar 2017Equine Liquid Biocell Wins Iglehart Cup La Indiana Narrowly Defeated in Thrilling Final
Yesterday, Sunday 12 March, the undefeated Equine Liquid Biocell met La Indiana at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, Florida in what is sure to be referred to as one of the most memorable matches of the 20 goal Season. It was the second time in the tournament that these two teams had faced each other, first time around the result was a disappointing loss for La Indiana who suffered a shocking 12-5 defeat; so spectators were anxious to witness the rematch. A determined and incredibly focused La Indiana took to the field and seemed to be on track to the victor’s podium as they racked up the goals giving them a 4-2 lead at the end of the second chukka. However, their luck was not to hold as Equine Liquid Biocell turned up the heat. 10 goaler Ulloa scored immediately out of the line-up, initiating a relentless surge of Equine Liquid Biocell goals. Spectacular teamwork between 4 goaler Jared Zenni and Ulloa contributed to four more unanswered goals. Completely shut out in the third, a stunned La Indiana went into half-time trailing by three goals, 7-4. Equine Liquid Biocell’s offensive onslaught continued into the fourth and fifth chukka as the entire team appeared to work in perfect harmony. Despite La Indiana’s best efforts and defensive manoeuvres, multiple attempts on goal proved unsuccessful. The gap widened to an astounding 11-4 at the end of fifth chukka. Holding a commanding seven goal lead, Equine Liquid Biocell entered the final chukka confident of the win. Fortunately for spectators, La Indiana would not let them get away that easily. In a truly heroic display of polo, Baillieu exploded onto the field scoring three consecutive goals in the first three minutes of play to bring the score within four goals, 11-7. Channeling the forward momentum, both Azzaro and Hall scored to bring La Indiana to 11-9 with two minutes remaining. Executing the final touch on an unbelievable comeback, Azzaro scored another goal for La Indiana with only seconds to spare. They were out of time to secure a draw and La Indiana were defeated 11-10 and Equine Liquid Biocell captured the 2017 Iglehart Cup. Jared Zenni was awarded Most Valuable Player for his exceptional play, thwarting numerous La Indiana attacks on goal. Best Playing Pony was awarded to seven-year-old Aran, owned by Michael Bickford and played by Ruki Baillieu. “Michael bought her from Ellerston,” said Baillieu “They were doing a disbursement sale. James Packer gave up playing, and he sold a load of horses. We bought her as a five-year-old. She played in England this year for the first time with Nic Roldan in the Queen’s Cup Final. Then we brought her over – she is a really nice mare.”
Iglehart Cup Final Teams: Equine Liquid Biocell (19): Jim Zenni (0), Agustin Obregon (5), Hilario Ulloa (10) & Jared Zenni (4) La Indiana (20): Michael Bickford (1), Ruki Bailleu (6), Jeff Hall (7) & Mike Azzaro (6) Photograph: 10 goaler Hilario Ulloa on the attack for the victorious Equine Liquid Biocell. By © David Lominska/IPC
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