The IFZA Gold Cup, the most prestigious tournament played in Asia and the Middle East, continued with double action on Saturday February 20, at Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club. The tournament sees eight teams, up to 18 goals, compete.
In the opening contest of the day, Abu Dhabi earned their second win after defeating Dubai Wolves by CAFU. Meanwhile, and led by the two MVPs of the match, Lukin Monteverde and Tomás Panelo, UAE Polo, managed to get a hard fought victory against Zedan.
The IFZA Gold Cup finals are due on Friday, March 5.
THE IFZA GOLD CUP WILL BE STREAMED LIVE ON POLOLINE TV HERE.
ABU DHABI 9-8 DUBAI WOLVES BY CAFU
ABU DHABI: Faris Al Yabhouni 0 (1 goal), Bautista Beguerie 4 (2), Gonzalo Deltour 6 (3), Alfredo Cappella Barabucci 8 (3). Total: 18.
DUBAI WOLVES BY CAFU: Habtoor Al Habtoor 1 (1 goal), Kian Hall 3 (2), Tommy Beresford 6 (3), Alejandro Muzzio 8 (2). Total: 18.
Score Abu Dhabi: 2-1, 3-2, 7-3, 8-5, 9-8.
UAE POLO 9-8 ZEDAN
UAE POLO: HH Sheikha Maitha 0 (1 goal), Lukin Monteverde 3 (4), Tomas Panelo 7 (1), Guillermo Willington 7 (3). Total: 17.
ZEDAN: Amr Zedan 0, Manuel Plaza 6 (1 goal), Jerónimo Del Carril 7 (6), Simón Prado 5 (1). Total: 18.
Score UAE Polo: 3-2, 6-2, 7-5, 7-6, 9-8.
La IFZA Gold Cup will resume on Monday, February 22:
2pm: IFZA vs. Mahra Polo vs. Ghantoot Polo
4pm: Habtoor vs Bangash