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The line-up for the IFZA Gold Cup 2023 Dubai Open Final is set for this Saturday, 4th of March at Al Habtoor Polo Club

2. March 2023

1 March 2023: The IFZA Gold Cup 2023 Semi Final was a showdown between the top four teams of the season.

The highlight of the afternoon was the much-awaited match between UAE Polo and AM Polo, which began with an opening goal by Isidro Strada. UAE Polo quickly took control of the game, ending the second chukker with a 4-goal lead. The UAE team players in white extended 2 more goals in the third, with Strada and Bejamin Urquiza each scoring one goal each for AM Polo, with the score of 7 goals to 3 by halftime. In the penultimate chukker, it was Tommy Beresford and Lucas Monteverde Jr., each scoring one goals for the UAE Polo. The AM polo managed to squeeze in two goals over the last chukker but fell short, and the IFZA Silver Cup 2023 winners marched their way through the finals with a final score of 10 goals to 5.

Match Progression:

2 – 1 | 5 – 1 | 7 – 3 | 9 – 3 | 10 – 5

Top Scorer: Tommy Beresford – 9 goals

The last spot for the chance at the most coveted trophy of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series was a match between IFZA Habtoor Polo and Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo teams. The first chukker saw three goals by the IFZA Habtoor Polo, and one goal by Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo. Both teams displayed defensive and impressive polo skills, particularly from IFZA Habtoor Polo‘s number two and three players, Matthew Perry and Bautista Bayugar, who helped advance their team to a 2-goal lead. Ignacio Negri brought his team closer by scoring two goals, but the IFZA Habtoor Polo team was still leading with 7 goals to 5 at halftime, with Mohammed Al Habtoor scoring one goal for the team. In the last chukker, Federico Von Potobsky managed to tie the game at 8 goals, making it an intense final minutes. However, it was Bautista Bayugar who made the last hit of the game with a long shot goal, quickly turning things around and securing a victory for IFZA Habtoor Polo with 9 goals to 8. This win has taken the team to the finals of the IFZA Gold Cup 2023.

Match Progression:

3 – 1 | 6 – 3 | 7 – 5 | 8 – 5 | 9 – 8

Top Scorer: Matthew Perry – 4 goals

The IFZA Gold Cup 2023 Finale is on the 4th of March, at Al Habtoor Polo Club:

13:30 | Bentley Subsidiary Final: Ghantoot Polo vs. Dubai Wolves by CAFU| Field 1

16:00 | IFZA Gold Cup Final: UAE Polo vs. IFZA Habtoor Polo | Field 1

1 March 2023: The IFZA Gold Cup 2023 Semi Final was a showdown between the top four teams of the season. The highlight of the afternoon was the much-awaited match…

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Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo and AM Polo goes to the Semifinal | Ghantoot Polo and Dubai Wolves by CAFU will play at the Subsidiary Semifinal

27. February 2023

25 February 2023: In the opening match of the IFZA Gold Cup 2023 quarter finals, both Ghantoot Polo and Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo teams displayed a defensive play, with one lead for Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo.

Tomas F. Llorente Jr. for the Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo team scored the first goal of the game, and by the third chukker he closed it with a 1-goal lead for the team, bringing the score 5 goals to 4. Ghantoot Polo accelerated their performance by scoring three goals, resulting in a tied score of 7 goals each by the end of the penultimate chukker. Marcos Araya from Ghantoot Polo and Federico Von Potobsky from Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo each scored a goal, ending the 5th chukker with 8 goals to all. For the second time in the tournament we witnessed a golden goal, and this time it was Haider Bangash, the Patron of the Bangash team, who clinched the winning goal. The team‘s impressive victory secured their place in the Semifinals.

Match Progression:

1 – 0 | 3 – 4 | 5 – 4 | 7 – 7 | 9 – 8

Top Scorer: Marcos Araya – 7 goals

The much-anticipated match between Dubai Wolves by CAFU and AM Polo team began with a promising start, as Teodora Lacau scored the opening goal. The Wolves maintained their lead until the second chukker, and in the third, the team‘s Patron, Habtoor Al Habtoor, scored a goal to extend their lead. However, Benjamin Urquiza and Benjamin Strada from AM Polo responded with a goal each, resulting in a tied score of 5 goals by the end of the third. During the penultimate chukker, AM Polo‘s Cesar Crespo and Benjamin Urquiza scored two consecutive goals, turning the tables in their team‘s favor. In the final stretch, Habtoor Al Habtoor of Dubai Wolves by CAFU managed to score, bringing the score to double digits, but ultimately it was Cesar Crespo who sealed the victory for AM Polo with a final score of 11-10.

Match Progression:

1 – 3 | 2 – 4 | 5 – 5 | 9 – 8 | 11 – 10

Top Scorer: Benjamin Urquiza and Carlos Ulloa – 6 goals

The Subsidiary Semifinal of the IFZA Gold Cup 2023 is on 28th February:

14:15 | Clinova Noa Capital Polo vs. Ghantoot Polo| Field 1

16:15 | Mahra by AIX Investment Group Polo vs. Dubai Wolves by CAFU Polo | Field 3

25 February 2023: In the opening match of the IFZA Gold Cup 2023 quarter finals, both Ghantoot Polo and Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo teams displayed a defensive play, with…

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Mahra/LLVC Polo Team Won the Sir Winston Churchill Cup 2019

16. December 2019

Another polo tournament has come to an exciting close as Habtoor Polo faced Bangash / LLVC at the Final of the Sir Winston Churchill Cup 2019.

The match kicked off with a half goal lead for Mahra/LLVC polo team, and the first chukker ended with 2 goals to 2.5. Past halftime, Mahra/LLVC were at a 2.5 goal advantage over Habtoor that continued until the end of the penultimate chukker. Habtoor Polo raced to score goals to take the lead from its opponent at the final chukker and nearly created a tied score situation. Not missing a beat, Mahra/LLVC defended its position and delivered 2 more goals that secured the win for the team at 8.5 goals to 6.

The Club had offered its usual Friday Polo Picnic – a tailgating tradition in the polo circuit. Guests watched the match under gazeboes, and the children spent their time in a dedicated Kids Area. The anticipated Run-N-Hunt drew participation from the crowd and the lucky winners won prizes worth a total of AED 10,000 in cash and gift items. The best-dressed lady and gent were also recognized and were given prizes worth AED 2,000 each.

Shirley Laurel, Marketing Manager of Conmix Ltd. (a Bukhatir Group company) awarded the teams with Frederico Potobsky as the Most Valuable Player and Cosmetica as the Best Playing Pony.

The tournament is sponsored by Bukhatir Group, one of the largest and most diversified business houses in the United Arab Emirates. Its main interests straddle Construction, Education, Information Technology, Real Estate, Shopping & Retail, Sports & Leisure and Services.

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Another polo tournament has come to an exciting close as Habtoor Polo faced Bangash / LLVC at the Final of the Sir Winston Churchill Cup 2019. The match kicked off…

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A Win for Habtoor Polo Team on the Second Day of the Sir Winston Churchill Cup 2019

9. December 2019

The usual Friday Polo Picnic at the Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club was complemented by clear skies as spectators witnessed a match between Habtoor Polo and AM Polo teams.

The first goal of the match was delivered by Sheikha Alya Maktoum, patron of AM Polo team carrying a half goal advantage. Both teams played strongly but, Habtoor Polo gained a 1.5-goal lead by halftime and kept it until the end of the third chukker. The team’s excellent play allowed them to take off and grab the win at 9 goals to 5.5. Guests of the day participated in the Friday Fun Race and two lucky winners won prizes worth AED 3,000 in cash and vouchers.

The Sir Winston Churchill Cup continues on the 11th of December, Wednesday, with Habtoor Polo vs. Bagash/Mahra Polo at 15:00, field 3. The tournament is sponsored by Bukhatir Group, one of the largest and most diversified business houses in the United Arab Emirates. Its main interests straddle Construction, Education, Information Technology, Real Estate, Shopping & Retail, Sports & Leisure and Services.

www.alhabtoorpoloresortandclub.com