The 20-goal USPA Joe Barry Memorial Cup was expected to be a close and exciting game between Lucchese and Coca-Cola, and it definitely delivered on its promise, giving spectators a spectacular polo game. Coca-Cola kept the lead from the beginning of the game through the 4th but only by 1-2 goals, until Santi Torres scored for Lucchese, tying the game 8-8.  

In the 5th Chukker, Lucchese ahead 9-8, Sugar Erskine scored on a long run to tie the game 9-9. Gillian Johnston followed it up with breaking the tie after the mid-field throw-in - the score now 10-9. The 6th and final Chukker didn't cool things down for either team as Sugar stole the ball from Lucchese scoring again for Coca-Cola - the score now 11-9. Lucchese, not yet giving up, as David Stirling scored a goal in the final minute - now 11-10. Although Lucchese's Santi Torres had possession of the ball, his shot on goal was just wide and there was not enough time left in the game for Lucchese to tie it up. Coca-Cola won the 2012 Joe Barry Memorial Cup 11-9, with Santi Torres of Lucchese named MVP and Sugar Erskine's mare Optima named Best Playing Pony.

 
Bobby Barry Subsidiary final:

In the 20-goal Bobby Barry subsidiary final played at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, Orchard Hill defeated Audi 11-9. Audi, who has played a strong game throughout the tournament, was favored to win - but a determined Orchard Hill made their win happen. Kris Kampsen of Orchard Hill was injured late in the 5th Chukker and replaced by Pablo Spinachi. Despite their teammate being replaced, Lucas Craido played an amazing game, taking the ball from Audi on several occasions and scoring many times. Lucas Craido was MVP and his stallion Pajego was named Best Playing Pony.

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