35 years later, duck, Argentina’s national sport, returned to No. 1 in Palermo. An afternoon full of anticipation and with the sun sweeping away all rain forecasts. With The Siasgo And Saint PatrickIn a classic and always exciting duel, the best teams of recent times decided in extra time in favor of Villegas’ team 14-13. An achievement celebrated by the players, family members and fans that allowed them to win the three-time championship, adding this Argentine tournament crown to those won in 2024 and 2023.
The large stage on which the best polo team was inaugurated a week ago was decorated with the big duck festival on Sunday. A large, enthusiastic and passionate audience to experience a rapidly growing show. To which its leaders and all lovers of this activity with Creole roots are dedicated with passion. “The only thing that kept us up at night in the last few days was the forecast rain. But luckily we had a great day,” commented the president of the Argentine Duck Federation, Miguel Di Pasquale THE NATION. He added: “It’s very important for us to return to No. 1. We played in Palermo a long time ago but not at No. 1 and to be able to experience this event in this place is fantastic.”
The cinematic conclusion brought the audience out of their seats. No one took their eyes off the action that took place inside that green rectangle, with eight riders willing to give up everything to achieve victory. And the people acknowledged this commitment with warm applause, especially when some of the winners on both sides went to the main stands to greet those who marked the afternoon with their presence, their songs and their flags.
The beginning also triggered strong emotions. It was a tour full of dizziness and well-thought-out collective action. San Patricio, winner of the previous two Triple Crown 2025 tournaments, the Argentine Cup and the El Memoria Cup, benefited from this development. They dominated the game and gained a clear lead: at the end of the fourth half they led 12:8.
But the game had changed. It was no longer a smooth game, but rather a confused, debated encounter with further violations. Then El Siasgo started to grow. Driven by his number 4, Justo Bermúdez, one of the three Pateros with the maximum handicap: 10 goals, along with his quartet partner Martín Lemme and Facundo Taberna, the opponent’s emblem.
El Siasgo’s operations improved and little by little it began to withdraw goals; The gap disappeared in the sixth and final period when a goal from Justo Bermúdez brought the score to 12. Then came the fantastic result with chances for both sides in an unforgettable extra time. Federico Ferrari’s golden goal completed El Siasgo’s dream of a three-time championship and shattered the illusion of winning the first St. Patrick’s Triple Crown.
The man with the most balanced performance was Justo Bermúdez, but the one who defined things, with a run across almost the entire field, is called Federico Ferrari and goes by the nickname Gringo: “Ugh…” Ferrari manages to say when confronted with the first question THE NATIONon the way to the podium. He takes a deep breath, pauses and answers: “We came from behind and caught up with them. It was only in the fifth half that we were able to come back a little and were level at the end of the game. As in the qualification, where we also managed to decide with a golden goal. The previous one was our turn and now, on this occasion, it was our turn,” he said.
Immediately afterwards he talked about the title goal: “When I caught the duck far away, near our goal, I thought: I have to put it there. And as I got closer the ring got smaller and smaller, but hey, I could get it in. I knew the mare was running and I just pushed her forward. He ran and ran… Spectacular… I just picked up the ball when a teammate left it behind. The truth is, the triple championship is crazy. And even more so in the cathedral,” the hero of the day admitted exhaustedly.
Siasgo reigns in the duck. It’s your time. This time the hand was very complicated, but he did it again, against the same rival from the last two finals in Palermo. Everyone worked together and the final goal fell through a run from Ferrari. Scream loudly in triumph. Undoubtedly special for the triple championship and for the return of Argentine sport to the cathedral.
The Siasgo (14): Federico Ferrari, 9; Martin Lemme, 10; Facundo Novoa 8 and Justo Bermúdez 10. Overall: 37.
Saint Patrick (13): Nazareno Gerli, 7; Juan Jose Storni, 9; Adolfo Herrero, 6, and Facundo Taberna, 10. 32 in total.
El Siasgo destinations: Ferrari, 4; Lemme, 3; Novoas, 1, and Bermúdez, 6. From Saint Patrick: Gerli, 3; Cancellations, 2; Blacksmith, 2, and Tavern, 6.
Progression: El Siasgo: 2-5, 4-5, 7-9, 8-12, 12-13, 13-13 and 14-13.
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