Polo for Charity
The stars join forces in aid of charity
The best of Argentina’s players in exhibition, fund-raising match
By Federico López Claro – Prensa In Sports
This Sunday, the best Argentinian (and of the world) players joined forces to play the VI Partido de la Estrellas – Copa Park Tower, presented by Mapfre Salud, which went ahead on field 1 of the Jockey Club (San Isidro), on the outskirts of Argentina’s capital city, Buenos Aires.
This was an exhibition and a totally friendly match, consisting of six chukkers, in aid of the Hogar Nuestra Señora del Pilar, of the town of Capitán Sarmiento.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polo Team (Bartolomé Castagnola and Juan Martín Nero, among others) defeated Anaflex (with Facundo Pieres and Marcos Heguy, to name but a few) 11-9, with a score progression of 2-2, 3-2, 3-4, 7-6, 8-8 y 11-9.
Just as in previous editions of the event, the teams were formed by six players, who took turns on the playing field. The polo players also took part in a game of poker, with important prizes in a raffs for all those present.
Teams
Anaflex Polo Team
Facundo Pieres 10
Marcos Heguy 10
Alberto Heguy (h.) 08
Horacio Heguy (h.) 08
Miguel Novillo Astrada 10
Javier Novillo Astrada 09
Total 55
Jaeger-LeCoulte Polo Team
Bartolomé Castagnola 10
Eduardo Heguy 09
Bautista Heguy 09
Ignacio Novillo Astrada 09
Juan Martín Nero 10
Lucas Monteverde 10
Total 57
Photos by Federico López Claro – Prensa In Sports