Jan 30, 20192 min read

Ghantoot Polo and UAE Polo Qualify For The Silver Cup Semifinals

GAME 1: Dubai Wolves v. Ghantoot Polo

The games were intense. The teams were strong and the first game; Ghantoot Polo vs Dubai Wolves ended in a tie by the end of the first chukker, with Habtoor Al Habtoor, Patron of the Dubai Wolves getting the best of Ghantoot Polo team from the halfway line. Ghantoot Polo team broke the tie with a backhand shot from Juan Gris Zavaleta and the team gained and maintained a 3 goal advantage until the end of the fifth chukker, closing the game at 8 goals to 5. Juan Gris Zavaleta was the top scorer with 6 goals from Ghantoot Polo team and Habtoor Al Habtoor with 2 goals for Dubai Wolves.

Match Progression:

Ghantoot Polo Team:

1st Chukker: 2-2

2nd Chukker: 5-2

3rd Chukker: 5-3

4th Chukker: 6-3

5th Chukker: 8-5

SEMIS QUALIFYING GAME

Saturday, January 26 | 2PM: Dubai Wolves 5 vs. Ghantoot Polo 8

Photos courtesy Al Habtoor Polo Club and Resort

GAME 2: UAE Polo v. Abu Dhabi Polo

The highly anticipated second game saw a fast start as Abu Dhabi Polo team took the lead on UAE Polo with a 2-goal advantage up until the end of the second chukker. UAE Polo team fought back by closing in with goals from Alejandro "Ace" Muzzio, and by the fourth chukker the teams were tied at 5-5. Alfredo Cappella (Abu Dhabi Polo) and Ace battled it out throughout the final chukker.

HH Sheikha Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum scored a head-spinning goal making a breakaway from the halfway line, leaving Abu Dhabi Polo in the dust, and settling the fifth chukker in another tie. With an extra chukker required, the golden goal was scored by Tomas Panelo bringing home the win for UAE Polo. UAE Polo defeated Abu Dhabi Polo 8 to 7, with the top scorer from the UAE Polo team being Ace Muzzio with 4 goals. Alfredo Cappella remained Abu Dhabi Polo team's top scorer with with 4 goals as well.

Match Progression:

UAE Polo Team:

1st Chukker: 1-2

2nd Chukker: 2-4

3rd Chukker: 3-4

4th Chukker: 5-5

5th Chukker: 7-7

Extra Chukker: 8-7

The Silver Cup, an 18-goal handicap tournament and the opening trophy of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series will continues at Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club, Dubai UAE.