Dutta Corp wins Joe Barry Cup in Florida
Entering the 2019 season with confidence after defeating Patagones to claim the Herbie Pennell Cup two weeks ago, Dutta Corp met their fierce challengers once again in the Joe Barry Cup Final at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, Florida.
Falling short to the champions once during tournament play, Patagones fought vigorously to outwit their opponents, but Dutta Corp could not be overcome winning their second title 11-8 with an undefeated record.
Riddled with early penalties, the first chukker was a series of aggressive plays one after the other as the teams traded goals with rapid succession. Towards the end of the period Patagones was awarded a favorable Penalty 1 after a right of way violation allowing them to assume a slight lead 3-2.
Effective in the number one position, Dutta continued to propel his team forward in the second, but was met by an offensive force in Toccalino, each adding a tally to the scoreboard. Tied headed into the third, Kampsen delivered from the penalty line, contributing to the first significant lead for Dutta Corp at halftime 8-5.
Although Dutta Corp held firmly to their lead throughout the second half, Patagones repeatedly played with intensity and thoughtful strategy. Despite a choppy fourth chukker, Patagones secured a Penalty 2 conversion with less than two minutes on the clock. Meanwhile, Colombres, in a spectacular display of skill, curved the ball around defender Benjamin Avendaño to end the fourth 9-6.
Dutta Corp executed great defense in the fifth, denying Tomas Garcia Del Rio’s attempts at goal. Dutta Corp up by four goals heading into the sixth, Patagones made the first move, Toccalino’s backshot setting up Garcia Del Rio to close the gap 10-7.
Missing several crucial chances to convert from the penalty line, Patagones let the title slip from their grasp as the minutes ran out and Dutta Corp maintained the gap to take the final 11-8.
“I think we all played a really good game,” Lucas Diaz Alberdi commented. “Timmy played amazing, Gringo passed the ball when he needed to and played it when needed and Kris was really good on defense.”
Playing this season for his father’s team, Dutta Corp, Timmy Dutta was ecstatic to win the tournament with his family’s company name on the jersey. “This has been a dream of mine since I started playing polo and especially to wear the Dutta Corp logo and win is the best thing that could ever happen this season,” Timmy Dutta exclaimed.