HH Sheika Maitha’s organisation defeated Bangash by 7.5 goals to 7 score to win the Dubai Challenge Cup on Saturday, March 19, at Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The final allowed UAE Polo to challenge Haider Bangash’s organisation once again, after suffering a loss to them in the opening day of the competition. This is the third consecutive year that UAE Polo win this trophy. It has indeed been a spectacular season for the organisation commanded by Lucas Monteverde.
It was a tight match, with Bangash making a comeback in the third chukka. UAE held a narrow 5.5-4 advantage, and following a hard fought chukka, Lukin Monteverde scored a great goal to secure the win and title for UAE Polo.
The Subsidiary went to Hesketh Polo, who defeated AM Ankora by 7 goals to 4.5
The tournament saw four teams, up to 10 goals, complete.
THE DUBAI CHALLENGE CUP WAS STREAMED LIVE ON POLOLINE TV.
DUBAI CHALLENGE CUP – SATURDAY, MARCH 19
FINAL DUBAI CHALLENGE CUP
UAE POLO 7.5-7. BANGASH
UAE Polo:Sheikha Maitha 0, Clara Cassino 1, Juan Cruz Gallego 3, Lukin Monteverde 5. Total: 9.
Bangash: Haider Bangash 0, Rashid Al Abbar 0, Federico Von Potovsky 5, Nicolás Corti Maderna 5. Total: 10.
Score UAE Polo: 2.5-1, 5.5-2, 5.5-4, 7-5-7.
MVP: Lukin Monteverde.
BPP: Nocherita, ridden by Lukin Monteverde, owned by HH Sheikha Maitha.
SUBSIDIARY FINAL
HESKETH POLO 7-4.5 AM ANKORA
AM/Ankora: Sheikha Alia 0, Khalid Al Omran 0, Ricardo Garros 5, Pablo Urquiza 4. Total: 9.
Hesketh: Lauren Dickson -2, Santos Iriarte 2, Tomás Palacios Bacque 3, Juan Jauretche 6. Total: 10.
Score Hesketh Polo: 2-2.5, 3-3.5, 7-3-5, 7-4.5.
Dubai Challenge Cup – Teams & Fixture
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