The 15th edition of the Gold Cup tournament will see six teams compete on the grounds of Al Habtoor Polo Club until the 24th of February 2024.
The second game of Gold Cup 2024 kicked off with an exhilarating match between UAE Polo and Mahra Polo Team by AIX Investment Group, a new contender in the tournament. From the start, the level of competition was intense, with Federico von Potobsky from UAE Polo making the initial score. He continued to showcase an outstanding performance, consistently scoring while receiving solid support from his teammates. Despite Mahra Polo Team by AIX Investment Group struggling defensively and in scoring, the game took a turn in the last chukkers when Tariq Al Habtoor narrowed the gap, briefly unsettling UAE Polo. However, Federico von Potobsky remained resilient, ensuring a continuous scoring spree. In the end, UAE Polo secured their first victory in the qualifying matches of Gold Cup 2024.
Match Progression: UAE Polo vs. Mahra Polo Team by AIX Investment Group
2 – 0 | 3 – 1 | 6 – 3 | 8 – 6 | 9 – 7
Top scorer: Federico von Potobsky
The following game commenced between Habtoor Polo and Bangash Polo Team by Dodson & Horrell. The initial moments of the match unfolded with intense energy as both teams were determined to score and maintained strong defensive plays. Facundo Kelly of Bangash Polo Team by Dodson & Horrell exhibited exceptional skill, consistently contributing to his team’s score and establishing stability early on. Meanwhile, Habtoor Polo, the winner of Silver Cup 2024, responded by securing collective goals. The match remained tightly contested and highly charged, with a narrow score gap, resulting in the first win for Bangash Polo Team by Dodson & Horrell.
Match Progression: Habtoor Polo vs. Bangash Polo Team by Dodson&Horrell
2 – 2 | 2 – 3 | 2 – 4 | 3 – 6 | 5 – 6
Top scorer: Facundo Kelly
The next qualification matches of the Gold Cup 2024 will be on the 13th of February:
14:00 Habtoor Polo vs. Ghantoot Polo
16:00 Mahra Polo Team by AIX Investment Group vs. Bangash Polo Team by Dodson&Horrell
