Abu Dhabi made a comeback from a loss in their debut Emirates Polo Championship International match, claiming a 7-6.5 win against Bin Drai (who received 0.5 goal on handicap). The tournament, held at Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, in Abu Dhabi, sees three teams, between 10 and 12 goals, play four chukka matches.
The victory earned Abu Dhabi a spot in the final, where they will face Ghantoot on Tuesday, December 14, at 4pm.
Score Abu Dhabi: 1-0.5, 2-1.5, 6-3.5, 7-6.5.
The event is streamed LIVE from Abu Dhabi via PoloLine TV.
The final of the Emirates Polo Championship International is due to be played on Tuesday, December 15.
REWATCH ABU DHABI vs. BIN DRAI
Abu Dhabi vs. Drai (PoloLine TV)
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EMIRATES POLO CHAMPIONSHIP INTERNATIONAL – TEAMS
Ghantoot Polo: Nasser Al Shamsi 1, Santos Iriarte 1, César Crespo 4, Manuel Toccalino 6. Total: 12.
Bin Drai:Â Mohammed Bin Drai 1, Bautista Alberdi 3, Rashid Bin Drai 1, Gregorio Gelosi 5. Total: 10.
Abu Dhabi:Â Faris Al Yabhouni 0, Maxi Malacalza 3, Bautista GarcÃa 4, Hugo Barabucci 4. Total: 11.
EMIRATES POLO CHAMPIONSHIP INTERNATIONAL – FIXTURE
Tuesday, December 8
4pm: Ghantoot vs. Bin Drai
Thursday, December 10
4pm: Ghantoot vs. Abu Dhabi
Saturday, December 12
4pm: Bin Drai vs. Abu Dhabi
Tuesday, December 15
4pm: Abu Dhabi vs. Ghantoot