Oct 16, 2011
Argentina came back from two goals down to defeat Italy on day 7 of the FIP Polo World Cup 2011 being played in San Luis, Argentina.

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The Argentina won the duel of unbeatens against Italy. Argentina led by Martin Zubia, remained unbeaten by defeating the Italians by 8 to 7. Argentina achieved an important victory as both teams came into this game unbeaten and this victory leaves them at the door of the final classification. The advantage of proceeding even, had a thrilling final in which the Argentine Pablo Llorente close to the final bell scored a penalty that allowed Argentina to turn the result after entering the last chukker down by 2 goals.

Teams/scorers:

Italy: Goffredo Cutinelli 3 (1), Juan Jauretche 4, Francisco Elizalde 5 (5), Manuel Elizalde 2 (1): 7
Argentina: Pablo Llorente 4 (4), Alfredo Capella 4 (1), Martín inchauspe 5 (2), Salvador Jauretche 1 (1): 8

Chukker by chukker scores Argentina: (0-0), 2-1, 5-2, 5-5, 5-5, 5-7 and 8-7