Abu Dhabi Polo extend unbeaten run, UAE Polo edge past Zedan Polo

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The fourth day of the IFZA Gold Cup 2021 was action-packed with two matches between Abu Dhabi and Dubai Wolves by CAFU followed by UAE Polo and Zedan Polo teams.

Abu Dhabi Polo and Dubai Wolves by CAFU faced each other in the first match of the day. Abu Dhabi Polo overcame Dubai Wolves 9-8 in a thriller at the Al Habtoor Polo and Resort Club.

Gonzalo Deltour scored the first goal for Abu Dhabi Polo followed by another one from Alfredo Cappella which gave the team a one-goal lead by the end of the first chukker.

Not far behind, Kian Hall from the Dubai Wolves by CAFU tied the scores by mid chukker only to be matched by a goal from Deltour. Abu Dhabi Polo's teamwork during the third chukker resulted in a goal from each player, including their patron -- Faris Al Yabhouni, and earned the team a four goal lead.

The Wolves managed to make an excellent comeback during the last two chukkers as they tied the scores at 8 with the back to back goals from their Patron -- Habtoor Al Habtoor, Tommy Beresford and Hall.

Cappella however, snatched the win close to the end of the game and the Abu Dhabi Polo team remained undefeated at the IFZA Gold Cup 2021 qualifiers.

A critical match followed as both UAE Polo and Zedan Polo teams needed to earn their first win in the tournament. UAE Polo were off to a perfect start as they established lead from the first chukker with an opening goal from Guillermo (Temy) Willington.

The UAE Polo team was well on the lead with Lucas Monteverde Jr. scoring a total of 4 goals by the end of the second chukker. Zedan Polo team owned the third and fourth chukker as they inched their way closer by cutting the gap in scores.

Jeronimo del Carril from the Zedan Polo team created a tie in the first 30 seconds of the final chukker. Tomas Panelo and Temy matched this with a goal each which were enough to seal the hard-fought win for UAE Polo team.

IFZA -Mahra Polo will face Ghantoot Polo while UAE Polo meet Dubai Wolves by CAFU in the next round matches of the IFZA Gold Cup 2021 are scheduled to take place on Monday.

The Gold Cup is being held under the patronage of Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai.

Eight well renowned polo teams from across the region are competing for the most prestigious cup of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup (DPGC) Series.