Ben Soleimani and his Bensoleimani.com polo team appeared to have a rather easy time of it as they won the 2022 Spreckels Cup 12 Goal championship over Ron Mathison’s Highwood group by a final score of 14 – 8.
Leading 8 – 3 at halftime, Soleimani and Co. outscored the Canadian foursome 6 – 5 in the second three to earn the win.
With ‘his nose in every play’, Gustavo Usandizaga undoubtedly earned the title of Most Valuable Player to his team and his mare, Vuida Negra, played in the second period, was selected as the Best Playing Pony.
BENSOLEIMANI.COM 12 – Ben Soleimani (1 goal), Augustin Bottaro 3 (2 goals), Gustavo Usandizaga 5 (3 goals – 1 # 5 from 85 yards left), Jimmy Wright 4 (6 goals – 5 fouls, 1 a #6), 2 penalty # 1.
HIGHWOOD 12 – Ron Mathison, Marcelo Abbiati 3, Jared Sheldon 4 (5 goals – 1 foul), Martin Tassara 5 (3 goals – 1 penalty #4).