Final Scores; UAE Polo 15 - 10 Thai Polo NP | Venue: Cowdray Lawns 1
Completing the second week of play in the British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup, UAE met Thai Polo NP in the day's opening match. At the same time, Scone and Murus Sanctus clashed in a critical matchup for the Quarter Finals. Coming off an overtime victory in their last game, Thai Polo NP challenged UAE in the first half, beginning with Ned Hine sending a 40-yard penalty through the posts.
Driving the UAE attack forward, Tomas Beresford was instrumental in a 4-1 run that gave them a narrow one-goal lead at the end of the second chukka. Contributing three goals while also assisting on a field goal for HH Sheika Maitha M Rashid Al Maktoum, Beresford finished a perfect 3 for 3 from the penalty line but was matched by the same from Thai Polo NP's Ned Hine. Maintaining their slim lead after Lucas Monteverde Jnr's first goal, UAE entered halftime leading 6-5.
After conceding a quick goal, Thai Polo NP dominated the remainder of the fourth chukka, led by two goals and an assist from Hine. Jared Zenni came forward from the back of the game to contribute offensively as the two teams remained tied with two chukkas remaining.
The fifth chukka ultimately decided the game as UAE overwhelmed the Thai Polo NP defence with five shots, converting four of the attempts, with two coming off the mallet of Monteverde Jnr. Held scoreless, Thai Polo NP suddenly found themselves trailing by four entering the final chukka, and after conceding a 40-yard penalty, their hopes dwindled of challenging late in the game. Exchanging late goals, UAE completed the 15-10 victory for their second tournament win.
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