DUBAI, UAE
MATCH REPLAY: Bangash Polo vs. UAE Polo | Habtoor Polo vs. Ghantoot Polo
28 January 2025 – DUBAI, UAE: The fifth day of the Silver Cup 2025 delivered an exhilarating match as UAE Polo clashed with Bangash Polo in a game that showcased skill, strategy, and relentless determination.
The match began with UAE Polo's Lacau making a fiery entrance, scoring two spectacular goals within the first half of the opening chukker. This set the tone for the team, proving their intent to dominate the the game and the tournament. Throughout the game, Torreguitar and Monteverde created remarkable plays down the field for UAE Polo, displaying exceptional teamwork and precision. On the other side, Bangash Polo’s Potobsky anchored his team’s defense, sticking to his man and ensuring the competition remained intense.
Despite Bangash Polo’s commendable efforts to stay in the running, UAE Polo took control by the third chukker, showcasing their strength and strategy. Ultimately, UAE Polo secured a decisive victory, earning a well-deserved spot in the Finals. Meanwhile, the loss ended Bangash Polo’s hopes of a podium finish in the tournament.
The Silver Cup 2025 continues to deliver unforgettable moments, setting the stage for what promises to be an epic finale.
Match Progression:
Bangash Polo vs. UAE Polo
1.5 – 4 | 2.5 - 7| 4.5 – 9 | 7.5 – 11 | 10.5 – 12
Top scorer & MVP: Rosendo Torreguitar
The second match of the day between Habtoor Polo and Ghantoot Polo was charged with palpable intensity as both teams prepared for a crucial showdown. For Habtoor Polo, this game was a do-or-die opportunity to stay in the tournament, and the stakes were high.
Ghantoot Polo started strong, taking early control with two goals from the unstoppable Ferrari. Their momentum carried them through the second chukker, keeping the pressure firmly on Habtoor Polo. However, halftime brought a dramatic shift. Revitalized and determined, Habtoor Polo emerged from the break with newfound energy, proving they were far from out of the race. The Bayugar brothers became the stars of the match, orchestrating brilliant plays and delivering stunning goals that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats.
Ghantoot Polo maintained their composure, countering with relentless pressure and ensuring the game remained fiercely competitive. But in the end, it was Patron Mohammed Al Habtoor who put the cherry on top, scoring a sensational final goal to secure victory for his team.
With this win, Habtoor Polo keeps their tournament hopes alive and will face Ghantoot Polo again in the subsidiary final on Saturday.
Don’t miss a moment of the action here at Al Habtoor Polo Club, where every match is more thrilling than the last!
Match Progression:
Habtoor Polo vs. Ghantoot Polo
0 – 2 | 2 – 4| 4 – 6 | 8 – 6 | 12 – 7
Top scorer & MVP: Bartolomeu Bayugar and Bautista Bayugar
The much awaited finals of the Silver Cup 2025 will be on the 1st of February:
13:30 – Subsidiary Final
Habtoor Polo vs Ghantoot Polo
15:45 – Silver Cup Final
UAE Polo vs Dubai Wolves
SILVER CUP SPONSORS
CO-SPONSORS
Accenture Investment Group (AIG)
is a privately owned, hospitality company with more than 300 employees. The company manages a portfolio of hospitality brands across the United Arab Emirates, and provide investor and hospitality career opportunities to our partners and associates.
Ali Gholami
a family-run business founded in the early 1970s by Mr. Ali Panah Gholami, is dedicated to providing high-quality products and exceptional service while fostering long-lasting relationships with customers and retailers built on trust. Strategically located in Dubai, a renowned agricultural trading hub, the company supports local communities and sources premium products from around the world. Guided by a commitment to integrity, it prioritizes customer needs, upholds impeccable standards, and delivers reliable service, earning the loyalty of clients, the dedication of employees, and a reputation for excellence in the competitive vegetable and fruit trading industry.
Diamond Lease
Diamondlease L.L.C, a fully owned subsidiary of the Al Habtoor Group, was established in 1996 to offer automotive rental and leasing solutions, as an alternative to owning and maintaining vehicles, to Corporate and Individual customers in the UAE. Diamond lease serves more than 700 companies and multinational conglomerates operating in UAE, handling and managing their transportation requirements.
Diamondlease is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company with a fleet of over 8400 vehicles. It was the first local Car Rental Company in UAE to receive an ISO certification and has proudly held the accreditation since 1999. In recognition of its sound business ethics and outstanding customer service, Diamondlease was one of the first car rental companies to have been nominated as a member of the prestigious Dubai Service Excellence Scheme (DSES) in 2003. Diamondlease has been awarded the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Travel Awards being adjudged the “Best Car Rental Company” – Local Brand for 7 years in a row.
Website: www.diamondlease.com
MEDIA PARTNERS
POLO LINE TV
PLTV is the first online streaming polo site, broadcasting over 25 tournaments LIVE per year around the globe, reaching +200k viewers. The production and edition of exclusive content makes PLTV the most comprehensive polo channel in the world.
Website: https://www.pololine.tv/
Al Badia
Since 2008, Al Badia, the prestigious Arabic venture is devoted to bringing the latest news and views on the equestrian world, Polo sporting and lifestyle. In fact, it is a tribute to the age-old passion for the thoroughbred, an integral part of the rich Arabian culture.
Al Badia focuses a gamut of information on the highly valued sport of horseracing, including information about events taking place in the Arab world and about organizations and services sought by equestrians of all disciplines. Besides being a specialized lifestyle magazine to meet the refined taste of the equestrian community, it features a wide range of information including very exclusive coverages like interviews of the Sheikhs and the who’s who of the Arab world. It targets the crème de la crème of the society and is widely circulated across different regions of the Gulf & Middle East.
Al Badia is a good platform to showcase premium brands, as it has a wide readership comprising sports enthusiasts, socialites, eminent personalities, celebrities and the royalty.
Website: http://albadiamagazine.com/
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
Dubai Sports Council:
Dubai Sports Council is the official government body responsible for the development of the sport sector in the Emirate of Dubai. Under the Chairmanship of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and its 14 Board Members; the Council supervises the work of nine local clubs in Dubai, six of which practice a variety of individual and or team sports, such as football, handball and archery; in addition to the chess club and a club devoted for those with special needs.
Since its inception in 2006, with the vision of creating a unique sporting community, the Council organizes various annual major Sports Championships and Conferences, in cooperation with multiple International/National sports bodies and Dubai Government Entities, such as the Dubai International Sports Conference, Samsung Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup and the FINA Diving World Series; in an attempt to enhance the culture, knowledge and expertise of professionalism in all aspects of the field; from the overall preparation and/or execution of the event.
Dubai became the first Arab and Middle East city to host the Sport Accord International Convention in 2010, and stages the annual Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award, the most prestigious Award of the Middle East Region. Though the Council works on various major international sports events, it does not overlook the importance of spreading the awareness of a healthier, more active lifestyle locally; and in order to achieve such objectives, physical activity programs and initiatives, such as the Dubai Pulse Physical Activity program, the Furjan District Championships and the Dubai Beach Soccer League, have all been designed to target the various communities within the Emirate.
Website: www.dsc.ae
UAE Polo Federation
The UAE Polo Federation is the official governing body of the sport of polo in the United Arab Emirates. The association has been organized to promote the game of polo with the goal of improving the sport, coordinating the activities of its affiliated clubs and registered players and providing rules, handicaps and conditions for those tournaments, competitions, including the safety of participants.
Website: www.uaepolofederation.com/