Feb 3, 20192 min read

Mahra and Zedan Polo Qualify for The Subsidiary Hildon Cup Finals 2019

Updated: Feb 6, 2019

GAME 1: Abu Dhabi Polo v. Mahra Polo

Abu Dhabi Polo Team implied very strongly that they were in control, following their victory over Dubai Wolves last weekend. However, they didn't see Mahra Polo coming. Now a word of advice for all players; there's a silver streak of luck for Mahra each time Rashid Al Habtoor gets on the field.

Diogo Gallego and Pelayo Berazadi were at their best. Pelayo was on fire. Maybe the distinction doesn't matter. But there is a distinction. Maybe the distinction is impossible to eliminate, but it eliminated Abu Dhabi Polo from any trophy whatsoever.

Match Progression:

Mahra Polo:

1st Chukker: 2.5 - 3

2nd Chukker: 6.5 - 3

3rd Chukker: 8.5 - 5

4th Chukker: 10.5-6

5th Chukker: 11.5 - 8

Top Scorer: Pelayo Berazadi - 7 goals

QUALIFYING GAME FOR THE SUBSIDIARY HILDON CUP FINALS

Monday, February 2 | 2PM: Abu Dhabi Polo 8 vs. Mahra Polo 11.5

Photos courtesy Al Habtoor Polo Club and Resort

GAME 2: Zedan Polo v. Dubai Wolves

Few in the league can figure the Zedan saga during this Silver Cup tournament - the posturing, the ticking clock, the uncertainty surrounding almost everything except that they can have third of fourth place.

In the middle of this are four players; Raul Laplacette, Gato Gandara, Santiago Laborde and Amr Zedan. Raul was the MVP for the Gold Cup last season. Santiago Laborde was nicknamed 'The Bully' for all his aggressive foul-less offense runs. It was rumored Amr Zedan had signed a 4-year deal with Pablo McDonough; the pillar of the Zedan Team last season.

Zedan had promised to be aggressive, and they demolished Dubai Wolves 9 to 6, to qualify for the Subsidiary Hildon Cup Final 2019.

Match Progression:

Zedan Polo Team:

1st Chukker: 1 - 1

2nd Chukker: 3 - 1

3rd Chukker: 6 - 1

4th Chukker: 9 - 2

5th Chukker: 9 - 6

Top Scorer: Martin 'Gato' Gandara - 4 goals

Here's what we got for Dubai Wolves; Everyone gets knocked down, the only thing that matters is getting back up. We are still in search for the 'Ride or Die' MVP, given that same teams are competing in the Gold Cup as well. Dubai Polo Army is busy with the stats compilation, and we look forward to the Hildon Cup Finals, the Silver Cup Finals and the Julius Baer Gold Cup.