Dubai, UAE – Habtoor Polo celebrated an impressive victory over Bangash D&H Polo on the seventh match day of the Dubai Open Gold Cup 2025. In a hard-fought match on the field of the Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club, the team prevailed with a strong team performance.
Right from the start, both teams engaged in an open exchange of blows. Tomas Llorente Jr. scored the first goal for Bangash D&H Polo, but Bautista Bayugar equalized for Habtoor Polo in the first chukker.
With dynamic moves and perfect coordination, the Bayugar brothers put their team in the lead. Habtoor Polo used precise passes and fast attacks to gain an advantage. Despite intense counterattacks by Bangash D&H Polo, Habtoor Polo’s defense held firm.
Mohammed Al Habtoor scored in the fourth chukker to take his team into double figures – a key moment on the way to victory.
When the final bell sounded, the decision was made: Habtoor Polo secures a well-deserved win and stays on course for the title.
Match Progression:
Habtoor polo vs. Bangash d&h polo
2 – 1 | 4 – 2 | 9 – 3 | 10 – 5 | 11 – 7
MVP: Bartolome Bayugar
With this victory, Habtoor Polo remains a hot title contender and increases the tension in the tournament.
Next qualifying matches – February 16:
14:00: Dubai Wolves Polo vs. Ghantoot Polo
16:00: Uae Polo vs. Jehangiri Polo
Text: Ruth A. Yorke
