Tortugas Open 2011     

Shown Above: The Winning Team, Ellerstina Etiqueta Negra polo team from left, Facundo Pieres, Nico Pieres, Gonzalito Pieres, and Nachi Heguy. An Outstanding comeback as defending champions Ellerstina Etiqueta Negra defeats La Dolfina Dubai 14-13 with just 2 seconds left on the clock, winning the 2011 Tortugas Open. Winning goal by Gonzalito Pieres.
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At the start of the 6th chukker the score was 12-6 in favor of La Dolfina Dubai but by the end of the chukker Facundo Pieres scored 2 goals on penalties, Gonzalito Pieres scored twice in play & Nachi Heguy scored a goal bringing the score at the start of the 7th chukker to 13-11; La Dolfina Dubai only able to score once in the 6th chukker. In the 7th chukker, David Stirling Jr was able to defend a penalty shot by Facundo Pieres but another penalty against La Dolfina Dubai allowed Facundo another chance, tying the game 13-13. A whistle against Facundo with just over 40 seconds on the clock before the 30 second bell gave Cambiaso the chance to score on a penalty shot but Ellerstina was able to defend putting the ball back into play. As the clock wound down it seemed as if there would be overtime, but Gonzalito Pieres kept both control of the ball & his cool allowing him the right moment to score the winning goal with just 2 seconds left on the clock.

Featured above the Tortugas Open Finalists Ellerstina Etiqueta Negra (from Left: Facundo Pieres, Nico Pieres, Gonzalito Pieres, Nachi Heguy) & La Dolfina Dubai (from right: Adolfo Cambiaso, Juan Martin Nero, Pablo MacDonough, Pelon Stirling)
Photo by Leandro Cánepa LCPhotodesign.com


Winning is so much fun! Defending Champions Ellerstina Etiqueta Negra enjoying their victory champagne.
Photo by Leandro Cánepa LCPhotodesign.com