Battle for Sultan Bin Zayed Cup semi-finals hots up

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Participating teams will try to give their best as the third round matches of the inaugural edition of Sultan Bin Zayed Cup match at the Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club will determine the competitions semi-finalists on Sunday.

The first edition of the Sultan Bin Zayed Cup is being held under the patronage of Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club.

The third round scheduled for Sunday will feature three matches where Abu Dhabi will meet RA Noon at 2pm, Anningsley Park Farm face Ghantoot A at 3.30pm, and Ankora take on Ghantoot Polo B team at 5pm.

The Abu Dhabi Sports Council is the governing partner of the tournament in collaboration with Emirates Polo Association.

Capex.com, Yas International Properties LLC, Yas International Holding and Alpine Rent A Car are the official sponsors of the Sultan Bin Zayed Cup.

Following the UAE’s COVID-19 precautionary and preventive measures, the Sultan Bin Zayed Cup matches are being held behind closed doors.

Fans can watch the action live through Ghantoot Polo and Racing Club’s YouTube channel. The Abu Dhabi sports channels will broadcast the final of the event live on Feb.1.

Earlier, during the second round matches, Ghantoot B beat Anningsley Park Farm 7.5-6, RA Noon edged past Ankora 7.5-6 and Abu Dhabi routed Ghantoot A team 5-1.

Both RA Noon and Abu Dhabi have secured their second consecutive wins and boosted their chances to qualify for the semi-finals.