Mon 30th Mar 2026Delayed Yet Dramatic La Dolfina Oriental win The Copa República Argentina
Rain scuppered play in Argentina for the most significant tournament of the Autumn season, The Copa República Argentina, and the 8-25 goal competition has suffered several delays, but after a few false starts, an epic Final took place on Monday 30 March to decide the champion of one of the most competitive tournaments of the Argentine polo calendar.
A strong performance from start to finish, La Dolfina Oriental dominated the field in terms of possession and attacking prowess, neutralising any and all attacking attempts from La Ensendada Cría Emezeta and making headway on the scoreboard, building on their three goal handicap advantage. La Ensendada Cría Emezeta continued to fight, but La Dolfina Oriental were relentless and despite seven goals from the stick of Juan Martín Zubia, La Ensendada Cría Emezeta were unable to overcome the goal deficit; La Dolfina Oriental ran out the winners with 16 goals to 12, and with this, achieving the title for the fifth time under the La Dolfina name.
David ‘Pelón' Stirling was named Most Valuable Player while Alejo Taranco’s Ethel Clon 14 won Best Playing Pony and Pedro Chavanne’s Monjita Ducatti earned the Best Playing Argentine Polo Pony accolade.
In the Subsidiary Final, La Copa Subsidiaria Canadá, Sol de Mayo La Mariana beat Trenque Lauquen La Fe 15-11.
The Copa Republica Argentina Final Teams:
La Ensenada Cría Emezeta (18): Juan Martin Zubia (9), Manuel Sundblad (6), Antonio de Narvaez (3) & Simon Prado (0)
La Dolfina Oriental (22): Alejo Taranco (7), David Stirling (9), Pedro Chavanne (4), & Santino de Taranco (2)
Photograph: La Dolfina Oriental winners of The Copa República Argentina. By AAP
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