Argentina Defeats US in The Second Intl Polo Matches at Meadowbrook 1928 B&W Photo
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Argentina defeated the U.S. in the second international polo match for the inaugural 1928 Cup of the Americas at Meadow Brook, tying the series after the U.S. won the first match, with the final outcome decided in a thrilling third game where the U.S. ultimately won the championship. The second match saw Argentina dominate with strong team tactics, securing a decisive victory with a whirlwind finish after the U.S. had led briefly at halftime in a rough-and-tumble contest for about 25,000 fans.
Key Details of the 1928 Cup of the Americas:
Event: The first-ever Cup of the Americas (Copa de las Américas).
Location: Meadow Brook Club, Long Island, New York.
Teams: United States vs. Argentina.
Match 1: U.S. won (7-6), with a winning goal by W. Averell Harriman.
Match 2 (Your Focus): Argentina won convincingly, evening the series.
Match 3: The U.S. won the final game to clinch the championship.
Attendance: Huge crowds, with over 100,000 people attending the three-game series, including 25,000 for a single match.
The Second Match (Argentina's Victory):
Argentine ponies and tactics overwhelmed the U.S. team, despite the U.S. having similar goal counts as their first-game win.
The U.S. teamwork was described as ragged, with sporadic hitting, while Argentina found holes in the defense.
The U.S. briefly led 5-4 at halftime, but Argentina came back strong, turning the match into a rout with a powerful finish.