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El Basha dominates Patrons Cup 2023

14. November 2023

The Patrons Cup 2023 has commenced with a round-robin club chukker involving the White, Red, and Blue Teams, consisting of players hailing from various teams, including Habtoor Polo, Al Faisal Polo, AM Polo, Hesketh Polo, and Dubai Wolves.

Tomas Iriarte of El Basha opened the exhibition match of the day, scoring the first goal in the initial chukker for his team. The first chukker concluded without Al Faisal-PBS securing a goal. Al Faisal-PBS eventually scored their first goal with an intense strike delivered by Petra Spanko. The teams maintained a score of 1-1 until the third chukker. As the two teams battled on the field until the fourth chukker, El Basha solidified their lead by scoring three goals before the buzzer, while Al Faisal did not manage to add a goal to their score. Ultimately, El Basha clinched the trophy as the winner of the Patrons Cup 2023.

Match Progression:
0 – 1 | 1 – 1 | 1 – 1 | 1 – 3

Lukas Tremmel, General Manager of the Al Habtoor Polo Resort presented awards to the teams. Hani Jabsheh of El Basha was recognized as the Most Valuable Player. Additionally, during the halftime break, guests could win AED 6,000 in gift items by finding the scattered gold coin in the field. Winners were awarded vouchers from La Perle, as well as services from Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Al Habtoor Polo Club.

The Patrons Cup 2023 has commenced with a round-robin club chukker involving the White, Red, and Blue Teams, consisting of players hailing from various teams, including Habtoor Polo, Al Faisal…

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Dubai Falcons Wins the Patrons Ramadan Cup 2023

18. April 2023

15 April: The first edition of the Patrons Ramadan Cup 2023 consisted of 4 teams of 4 patrons each, in a two games tournament – Dubai Eagles, Dubai Falcons, Dubai Lions and Tigers.

The subsidiary final of the tournament had seen Dubai Eagles taking the lead, as Tariq Al Habtoor opened the match with smashing goal in the first chukker with 3 goals to 1 by Dubai Tigers. The Eagles dominated the first half of the game, ending it with 5 goals to 1 by halftime. The Dubai Eagles scored 2 more goals by the end of the penultimate chukker as Dubai Tigers scored one more goal. In the end, it was Dubai Eagles who maintained its lead with 7 goals and sealed the win at 10 goals against 3.

Match Progression:

3 – 1 | 5 – 1 | 7 – 2 | 10 – 3

Sheikha Alyaa Al Maktoum of Dubai Lions opened the final match of the day, as she carved 0.5 goal lead in the first chukker for her team. The Dubai Falcons swpet in quickly and took a lead as Raja Abuljebain, Mohammed Al Habtoor and Khalaf M. Al Habtoor scored one goal each keeping a strong hold until the halftime, with 4.5 goals to 2 against the Lions. As the two teams battled on the field with only a 0.5 goal lead in the final chukker, ultimately it was the Dubai Falcons who ended the game at 6.5 to 6 goals, as the winners of Patrons Ramadan Cup 2023.

Match Progression:

1.5 – 2 | 4.5 – 2 | 5.5 – 4 | 6.5 – 6

Lukas Tremmel, General Manager of the Al Habtoor Polo Resort awarded the teams, with Raja Abuljebain of Dubai Falcons as the Most Valuable Player, and the Best Playing Pony was awarded to Maria, ridden by the MVP of the tournament.

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15 April: The first edition of the Patrons Ramadan Cup 2023 consisted of 4 teams of 4 patrons each, in a two games tournament – Dubai Eagles, Dubai Falcons, Dubai…

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Al Habtoor Polo Club hosted the first ever Panacor Cup 2023, won by Habtoor Polo

13. February 2023

12 February 2023 – Dubai, UAE: Al Habtoor Polo Club proudly hosted on its grounds the first ever Panacor Cup. The event was a weeklong affair which was attended by polo enthusiasts, and key opinion leaders who came to watch six Panacor Cup matches, featuring four local patrons and sixteen professional polo players.

Participating Teams and Players:

HABTOOR POLO
Mohammed Al Habtoor
Santos Iriarte
Khalaf Al Habtoor
Carlos Ulloa

DUBAI WOLVES POLO
Habtoor Al Habtoor
Tarik Al Habtoor
Raja Abuljebain
Justo Cuitino

UAE POLO
Lucero Carlitos Monteverde
Keyley Smith
Sheika Alia Al Maktoum
Lucas Monteverde Jr.

ORBIS POLO
Mohammed Khalid
Kim Roche
Tomas Palacios
Tomas Iriarte

The Panacor Cup featured a match between Dubai Wolves Polo and Orbis Polo at the subsidiary final and Habtoor Polo against UAE Polo at the final. The game ended with a brilliant play at 10 goals to 7.5 in favor of the Habtoor Polo. The professionals match, had top ranking polo athletes play under the team banners of Habtoor Polo and UAE Polo, with the game concluding in favor of the blues – Habtoor Polo.

Lukas Tremmel, General Manager of Al Habtoor Polo Resort, awarded the teams with a tie for the Most Valuable Player – Lucero Monteverde and Khalaf Habtoor, and the Best Playing Pony – Open Amsterdam, played by Mohammed Al Habtoor.

Whilst the brilliant display of polo was the main attraction, it was also a fun-filled family day out at the field, as the guests watched the match from the sidelines in picnic style.

12 February 2023 – Dubai, UAE: Al Habtoor Polo Club proudly hosted on its grounds the first ever Panacor Cup. The event was a weeklong affair which was attended by…

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UAE Polo Team Takes Home The IFZA Silver Cup 2023 Title

6. February 2023

04 February 2023, Dubai, UAE: The last match of the IFZA Silver Cup 2023 took place on the grounds of Al Habtoor Polo Club with the clash of two strong contending teams of the tournament.

The subsidiary final of the IFZA Silver Cup was a smashing match between the teams of IFZA Habtoor Polo and Dubai Wolves by CAFU.

The match kicked off with the opening goal from Juan Jauretche, but the Dubai Wolves by CAFU caught up quickly and tied up the match at 1, as the both the teams displayed great skill in playing the defense. During the 2ndchukker, both the teams showed great expertise but it was IFZA Habtoor Polo who kept possession of the ball and the 2nd chukker finished with IFZA Habtoor Polo leading with at 3 to 2 score. It was at the start of the 3rd chukker, the team patron of the Dubai Wolves by CAFU came through and got a beautiful shot tying the match at 3 goals. The IFZA Habtoor Polo didn’t fall short, and Bautista Bayugar took the lead for the team. Not long after Carlos Ulloa levelled the game with only 20 seconds left on the clock. Towards the last chukker, it was Bayugar who came through and took his team towards winning the Subsidiary Match.

Match Progression:

1 -1 | 3 -2 | 4 -4 | 5 – 6 | 7 – 6

Top scorer: Bautista Bayugar – 4 goals

At the final match, AM Polo took the lead and kept it until the end of the 2ndchukker, with the score 5 – 3. During the 3rd chukker, Lucas Monteverde Jr. scored the first goal for UAE Polo team. Benamin Urquiza and Isidro Strada finished the 3rd chukker with great sportsmanship shown by both the teams. At the 4th chukker, UAE Polo made a comeback with 4 back to back goals for their team and found themselves with an advantage towards the end with 8 – 7 score. It all boiled down to the final chukker where we saw both the teams score one goal each. With a 30-yard penalty, AM Polo levelled up the game, as both the teams had their eyes at the Silver Cup. With only 28 seconds left of the final match, UAE Polo team scored another goal which AM Polo was unable to defend, and in the end it was UAE Polo team that won the IFZA Silver Cup 2023 trophy.

Match Progression:

0 – 4 | 3 -5 | 4 -7 | 8 – 7 | 10 – 9

Top scorer: Isidro Strada – 6 goals

Mr. Martin Pedersen Chairman of IFZA and CEO of Bin Drai Capital Saeed Bin Drai, awarded the teams of the day, with Isidro Strada with the most Valuable Player, Nobu as the Best Playing Pony, and Sensata as the Best Playing Pony for Argentine breed.

04 February 2023, Dubai, UAE: The last match of the IFZA Silver Cup 2023 took place on the grounds of Al Habtoor Polo Club with the clash of two strong…

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Line Up Is Set for IFZA Silver Cup 2023 Final

3. February 2023

02 February 2023, Dubai, UAE: The last of the qualifying games took place on the grounds of Al Habtoor Polo Club with a clash of sticks among four formidable teams.

UAE Polo took the lead with Faisal Yabroudi scoring 2 goals by the end of the first chukker. During the second chukker, the UAE Polo team carved further a 2 goal lead, having 5 goals to 1. The Bangash Dodson & Horrell team delivered two back to back swift and smooth goals by Ignacio Negri but UAE Polo kept a 2 goal lead by halftime. The game levelled during the penultimate chukker with both teams having 6 goals each as each player demonstrated a skilled play. The last chukker saw Haider Bangash scoring for the team, but not long after the UAE Polo players took quick strides and finished the game with 10 to 7 score, which earned the UAE Polo team its well-deserved spot at the IFZA Silver Cup 2023 final.

Match Progression:

UAE Polo vs. Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo

3 – 1 | 5 – 1 | 6 – 4 | 6 – 6 | 10 – 8

Top Scorer: Lucas Monteverde Jr., 4 goals

The Dubai Wolves by Cafu took the advantage in the first chukker as Carlos Ulloa opened the afternoon match with 3 consecutive goals. The next chukker didn’t see much of the Dubai Wolves by Cafu as Bautista Bayugar scored two goals followed by one from Juan Jauretche which levelled the game. Both the teams picked up the pace in the succeeding chukkers, but it was IFZA Habtoor Polo team leading the game with, 8 to 7 score. It was a fight for the win at the last chukker, with the Wolves giving it their all. However, the back to back goals by the patron of IFZA Habtoor Polo – Mohammed Al Habtoor – ensured the team’s victory at 11 to 9 score.

Match Progression: IFZA Habtoor Polo vs. Dubai Wolves by Cafu

1 – 3 | 4 – 4 | 7 – 6 | 8 – 7 | 11 – 7

Top scorer: Bautista Bayugar & Carlos Ulloa, 5 goals each

The IFZA Silver Cup 2023 final will be on the 4th of February on Field 01, at Al Habtoor Polo Club.