UAE Polo defeated Dubai Wolves by CAFU by a 11-9 score and qualified to the championship match of the Dubai Silver Cup, following the semifinal that was played on Wednesday January 31, at the magnificient Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Therefore, Sheikha Maitha’s team and current title holders, will go head-to-head against Mohammed Al Habtoor’s foursome, in a new edition of the derby of the Middle East.
Dubai Wolves by CAFU got off to a stronger start in the first half, but the contest was hard fought as a whole, with both teams providing a solid team play. However, UAE Polo managed to bounce back in the two last chukkas, and produced enough goals to claim a narrow win, that earned the remaining spot in the championship match of the Dubai Silver Cup, for the second consecutive year. Meanwhile, Dubai Wolves by CAFU are set to play the Subsidiary Insignia Cup against Bangash.
The Dubai Silver Cup sees four teams up to 20 goals, in participation, and the finals are due on Saturday February 3.
THE DUBAI SILVER CUP IS STREAMED LIVE ON POLOLINE TV HERE.
DUBAI SILVER CUP – SEMIFINAL – WEDNESDAY JANUARY 31
UAE POLO 11-9 DUBAI WOLVES BY CAFU
UAE Polo: HH Sheikha Maitha 0, Lukin Monteverde 7 (2 goals), Tommy Beresford 8 (5), Federico Von Potobsky 5 (4). Total: 20.
Dubai Wolves by CAFU: Habtoor Al Habtoor 1 (1 goal), Félix Esaín 6 (1), Santiago Laborde 6 (2), Benjamin Panelo 7 (5). Total: 20.
Score UAE Polo: 1-02, 5-4, 6-8, 9-8, 11-9.
Umpires: Matias Baibiene & Jason Dixon.
RELIVE UAE POLO vs. DUBAI WOLVES BY CAFU HERE (POLOLINE TV).
Habtoor and UAE Polo will play the final of the Dubai Silver Cup on Saturday February 3.
2024 Dubai Gold Cup Series Calendar:
Silver Cup (20-goal), January 20-February 3
Gold Cup (20-goal) from February 7-24
Dubai Challenge Cup (8-10 goal) March 1-10
Polo Masters Cup (6-8 goal) April 1-6
Dubai Cup (6-8 goal) April 15-20
The World Polo Tour (WPT) acknowledges and ranks all tournaments within the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series (DPGCS) among the premier polo competitions worldwide. These include categories such as the WPT Championship Cup, WPT Cup, and WPT Challenge Cup.
The 2024 Dubai Silver Cup is played under the rules of the Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA), and officiated by its qualified umpires. Categorized within the World Polo Tour’s WPT Cup category, the tournament holds significant global recognition. Winners of the Silver Cup will be bestowed with 60 points, finalists with 30 points, semi-finalists with 15 points, and all other participating players with 8 points, contributing to their standing on the international polo stage.
The Dubai Silver Cup, the opening tournament of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series, the most prestigious series of polo tournaments in Asia and the Middle East, takes place at the magnificient Al Habtoor Polo Resort, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is supported and recognised by the Government of Dubai, the Dubai Sports Council, and the UAE Polo Federation. The contest is played under the rules of the Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA).
Article by Pololine.com
