Cuenca Bullfighting Poster, Feria de San Julián 2019
SUMMARY – 24 AUGUST 2019
Ginés Marín emerges as the first major triumph of San Julián
The San Julián Fair began with Ginés Marín taking centre stage. The young matador from Extremadura delivered a solid, elegant performance that earned him three ears, standing out as the clear victor of the opening corrida.
Curro Díaz offered moments of his refined, personal style and was warmly applauded in both of his bouts, while Román connected strongly with the crowd but missed out on trophies due to his sword work.
Match details:
Cuenca. First corrida of the San Julián Fair. Pleasant afternoon with two-thirds of the seats filled.
Six bulls from Pallarés, well presented; the third stood out for its depth and quality.
- Curro Díaz (bottle-green and gold): ovation and ovation.
- Román (white and silver): silence and ovation.
- Ginés Marín (grey and gold): one ear and two ears.
A minute’s silence was held before the paseo in memory of José Martínez “El Chavo”.
SUMMARY – 25 AUGUST 2019
A magical afternoon of rejoneo lights up Cuenca
The second event of the San Julián Fair turned into a true celebration of rejoneo, with eight ears and one tail awarded throughout the afternoon.
Making his debut in Cuenca, Guillermo Hermoso de Mendoza impressed with an outstanding performance, taking one ear from his first bull and two ears and a tail from his second. Andy Cartagena enjoyed a superb afternoon, claiming two ears from each of his bulls, while Sergio Galán completed a classy performance and earned one ear.
Match details:
Cuenca, second event of the fair. Three-quarters full, sunny and pleasant.
Five bulls from José Benítez Cubero and one from Pallarés (3rd), all correctly trimmed for rejoneo and of generally good temperament.
- Andy Cartagena: two ears and two ears.
- Sergio Galán: ovation and one ear (with a strong petition for the second).
- Guillermo Hermoso de Mendoza: one ear (with petition for the second) and two ears and tail.
SUMMARY – 26 AUGUST 2019
Ginés Marín shines once again and reinforces his status as the fair’s standout
The third corrida once again revolved around Ginés Marín, who stepped in for El Fandi and left his mark as one of the great names of the fair. He cut two ears from an exceptional third bull from Román Sorando, crafting a masterful performance full of rhythm and finesse.
Enrique Ponce displayed touches of his signature artistry, while Miguel Ángel Perera earned one ear from his first bull after a powerful faena.
Match details:
Cuenca, third of the fair. Over three-quarters capacity in a cool, slightly cloudy afternoon.
Six bulls from Román Sorando, well presented and varied; the third stood out for its exceptional quality.
- Enrique Ponce (sky-blue and gold): silence and ovation after a warning.
- Miguel Ángel Perera (coral and gold): one ear and ovation.
- Ginés Marín (navy-blue and gold), replacing El Fandi: two ears and ovation after a strong petition.
Javier Ambel and Jesús Arruga removed their hats after excelling with the banderillas in the fifth. The bulls carried a black ribbon in memory of the breeder’s father.
SUMMARY – 27 AUGUST 2019
A determined David de Miranda seals a memorable debut
The fourth corrida of the fair crowned David de Miranda as its great revelation. Making his debut in Cuenca, the matador from Huelva achieved a notable triumph by cutting two ears from the final bull of the day after a faena filled with conviction and good taste.
Cayetano earned an ear from the second of his bulls thanks to a committed performance, while Morante de la Puebla left the plaza empty-handed after an afternoon in which he could not find the right connection with his opponents.
Match details:
Cuenca, fourth of the San Julián Fair. Three-quarters attendance in sunny, pleasant weather.
Five bulls from Hermanos García Jiménez and one from Peña de Francia (3rd), well presented and of varied behaviour.
- Morante de la Puebla (tile-red and jet-black): silence and silence.
- Cayetano (royal-blue and gold): silence and one ear.
- David de Miranda (navy-blue and gold): ovation and two ears.
SUMMARY – 28 AUGUST 2019
San Julián closes with quality performances overshadowed by missed sword work
The San Julián Fair drew to a close with a corrida full of artistry but marked by a lack of precision with the sword. El Juli delivered a superb faena to an exceptional fourth bull and cut one ear. Pablo Aguado stood out with the first bull of his lot, while José María Manzanares also left a strong impression with a refined performance.
Two notable bulls from José Vázquez contributed to an afternoon of interest and quality.
Match details:
Cuenca, fifth and final corrida of the fair. Over three-quarters capacity in a warm, sunny afternoon.
Six bulls from José Vázquez, including one substitute; well presented and of varied but interesting behaviour. The 3rd and 4th stood out.
- El Juli (tobacco-brown and gold): silence and one ear.
- Manzanares (oxblood-red and gold): ovation and ovation.
- Pablo Aguado (ivory and gold): ovation and silence.
Iván García received an ovation for his performance with the banderillas in the second. The Spanish national anthem was played before the paseo.
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