DUBAI, UAE
MATCH REPLAY: Habtoor Polo vs. Ghantoot Polo | Dubai Wolves vs. UAE Polo
01 February 2025 – DUBAI, UAE: The highly anticipated final day of the Silver Cup 2025 brought an electrifying atmosphere to Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club, as top teams battled for glory. The tournament's subsidiary final saw Habtoor Polo and Ghantoot Polo go head-to-head in a gripping contest, delivering an unforgettable showdown.
The match began with an early strike from Habtoor Polo’s Bautista Bayugar, putting his team on the scoreboard. Ghantoot Polo, led by a determined Alfredo Ferrari, pushed aggressively to take control but was met with strong defensive play. It was Santiago Araya who ultimately broke through, securing the opening goal for Ghantoot Polo and setting the stage for a fiercely competitive match. Bayugar quickly responded, ensuring Habtoor Polo was not left behind as the first chukker concluded.
In the second chukker, Habtoor Polo intensified their offensive strategy, applying relentless pressure to gain the lead. However, Ghantoot Polo was quick to counter, with Ferrari equalizing and then propelling his team ahead in the third chukker. The match remained a high-intensity battle, with both teams exchanging goals and keeping spectators on the edge of their seats.
As the game entered its decisive moments, Ghantoot Polo maintained composure and tactical discipline. By the fifth chukker, they tightened their defense and executed two crucial goals, sealing a well-earned victory over Habtoor Polo.
Match Progression:
Habtoor Polo vs. Ghantoot Polo
1 – 2 | 4- 3| 4 – 5 | 6 – 7 | 7 – 9
The highly anticipated Silver Cup 2025 final delivered an electrifying contest as Dubai Wolves and UAE Polo went head-to-head in a battle of skill, strategy, and determination. From the opening chukker, both teams showcased relentless energy, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats.
UAE Polo struck first, with Lukin Monteverde opening the scoreboard and setting an early tone for his team. UAE Polo’s disciplined defensive strategy kept Dubai Wolves at bay, allowing them to maintain a strong position in the early stages of the game. However, Dubai Wolves quickly adapted, increasing the tempo and leveling the score just before the end of the second chukker.
Determined to reclaim control, UAE Polo pressed forward, widening their lead with strategic plays. The intensity of the match continued to build, with both teams exchanging goals in a fiercely competitive showdown. By the fourth chukker, Felix Esain delivered a crucial equalizer for Dubai Wolves, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.
In the decisive moments of the game, it was Benjamin Panelo who sealed the victory with a game-winning goal, securing Dubai Wolves’ first-ever Silver Cup title. The triumphant Dubain Wolves celebrated a historic win, marking their arrival as a dominant force in the tournament.
Match Progression:
Dubai Wolves vs. UAE Polo
0 – 1 | 3 – 3| 3 – 5 | 6 – 6 | 7 – 6
Lukas Tremmel, General Manager of Habtoor Polo Resort honored and presented the awards to the teams of the day; Felix Esain was the Most Valuable Player, Marylin ridden by Felix Esain as the Best Playing Pony, and Monjita Evangelica ridden by Bejamin Panelo as the Best Playing Pony for Argentine breed.
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/