January 26, 2021

Asia, Polo News

Ghantoot A, Abu Dhabi and RA Noon enter Sultan Bin Zayed Cup semi-finals

26. January 2021

ABU DHABI: Ghantoot A will take on Abu Dhabi in the semi-final of the inaugural edition of the Sultan Bin Zayed Cup.

The first edition of the Sultan Bin Zayed Cup is being held under the patronage of Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club.

The other last four clash will see RA Noon face Ankora team. The semi-finals are scheduled to be held at Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club on Wednesday.

Ghantoot A, Abu Dhabi, RA Noon and Ankora secured their spots in the semi-finals after thrilling third round qualifications matches took place on Sunday.

In the first match, Ghantoot A had a perfect start as skipper Nasser Al Shamsi and Juan Diaz Alberdi scored two field goal to give them lead in the first chukker.

Anningsley Park Farm reduced the deficit. Later, Shamsi scored two more while Alberdi and Marri completed doubles to help Ghantoot A post thumping 8-2 win over Anningsley Park Farm.

Registering third straight victory, Abu Dhabi beat RA Noon 10-7.5. Hugo Barabucci was instrumental in Abu Dhabi’s victory. He scored seven magnificent goals.

Ankora edged past Ghantoot B 6-4. At the end of the qualification rounds, both Ghantoot A and B team were levelled on the points. A match took place between them to determine the winner. Ghantoot A won the clash to advance into the next round.

The Abu Dhabi Sports Council is the governing partner of the tournament in collaboration with Emirates Polo Association.

Capex.com, Yas International Properties LLC, Yas International Holding, Alpina Rent A Car, Zone Waste Management and Recycling, Ateeq Farriers Best Choice are the official sponsors of the Sultan Bin Zayed Cup.

In a good news for the audience, as per the Abu Dhabi Sport Council safety regulations, the organisers will allow 30 per cent fans for semi-finals and the final, but with certain rules and regulations. Those who wish can also catch the action live through Ghantoot Polo and Racing Club’s YouTube channel. The Abu Dhabi sports channels will broadcast the final of the event live on Feb.1.

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ABU DHABI: Ghantoot A will take on Abu Dhabi in the semi-final of the inaugural edition of the Sultan Bin Zayed Cup. The first edition of the Sultan Bin Zayed…

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Habtoor Polo Defeats UAE Polo at the IFZA Silver Cup 2021 Qualifiers

26. January 2021

25 January 2021, Dubai, UAE: The action continued on Field 3 of Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club as two teams went head to head on the third day of the IFZA Silver Cup 2021.

Both teams struggled to score a goal during the first chukker and it was Facundo Sola who delivered the opening goal for Habtoor Polo team. Mohammed Al Habtoor, the team‘s patron, gave the team a further advantage as he scored another goal during the second chukker. Goal shy until past halftime, UAE Polo‘s demonstrated offence throughout the game had the team score its first goal at the penultimate chukker courtesy of Tomas Panelo.

UAE Polo had its work cut out for them as Habtoor Polo carried with them a 3.5 goal advantage. Guillermo Willington added two goals for the team but the gap in scores plus the 30-yard penalty shot from Facu were enough to seal the win at 7 goals to 3.5.

Match progression:

0 – 0.5 | 3 – 0.5 | 4 – 0.5 | 5 – 1.5 | 7 – 3.5

Top scorer: Facundo Sola, 2 goals

The qualifying matches of the IFZA Silver Cup 2021 will be on the 26th of January on Field 3. Zedan Polo will face IFZA-Mahra Polo at 14:00 and another game at 16:00 between Dubai Wolves by Cafu and Bangash Polo teams.

Images: © Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club

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25 January 2021, Dubai, UAE: The action continued on Field 3 of Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club as two teams went head to head on the third day of…