The final match of the Polo Masters Cup, fourth leg of the Dubai Gold Cup Series, unfolded as Habtoor Polo faced off against Wolves-R Polo at Al Habtoor Polo Resort, infusing the field with an electric atmosphere. From the very outset, both teams exhibited unwavering determination to score while maintaining steadfast defensive structures. Despite formidable defense from both sides, it was Habtoor Polo who struck first, securing the initial goal of the match. Habtoor’s Santos Iriarte showcased exceptional defensive strategies and goal-scoring power, supported by his teammate Mohammed Al Habtoor. Conversely, Wolves-R Polo demonstrated remarkable skill, consistently striving to find the net while maintaining a resilient defense. As the match progressed, tension mounted, culminating in a hard-fought victory clinched by Habtoor Polo.

 

Mr. Osama Esmat, Director of Front Office at Al Habtoor Polo Resort honored and presented the awards to the teams of the day; Santos Iriarte was the Most Valuable Player, while Pura, ridden by Nicolas Petracchi, was the Best Playing Pony.

 

POLO MASTERS CUP FINAL: HABTOOR POLO 5-4.5 WOLVES / R POLO

HABTOOR POLO: Mohammed Al Habtoor 0, Khalaf Al Habtoor -1, Juanji Díaz Alberdi 3, Santos Iriarte 2.

WOLVES / R POLO: Habtoor Al Habtoor 1, Rafia Al Mulla -2, Nicolás Petracchi 2, Marco Focaccia 2.

Match Progression Habtoor: 1 – 0.5, 2 – 2.5, 4 – 3.5, 5 – 4.5.

 

SUBSIDIARY FINAL: MOR / RALPH STARS 7.5-7 PBS POLO 

MOR / RALPH STARS: Keita Nakazawa -2, Karim Drif -1, Tomás Iriarte 4, Raja Abuljebain 1.

PBS POLO: Petra Spanko 0, Cristian Luklet -1, Alejandro Gowland 2, Tomás Palacios 3.

Match Progression MOR-Ralph Stars: 1 – 1.5, 2 – 2.5, 4 – 5.5, 7 – 7.5. 

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