On Thursday February 13, the Dubai Gold Cup, the highlight of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series, hosted by Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, saw the game between Dubai Wolves, recent winners of the Silver Cup, and Jehangiri, the new lineup that includes Gonzalito Pieres and Alejandro Muzzio. Both had a 1-1 record; therefore, the two teams needed a victory in order to maintain the hopes to qualify to semifinals.
The match, played under very hot weather; for that reason, umpires Matias Baibiene and Howard Smith decided to stop halfway each chukka to allow the change of horses. With regards to the match itself, Dubai Wolves claimed a quick 3-0 lead, but Jehangiri leveled the scores halfway the match, when they tied in the fifth chukka. Jehangiri stars, Gonzalito Pieres and Alejandro Muzzio prouced one goal each to seal the deal by securing the 12-10 win, and is joining Ghantoot in semifinals.
THE DUBAI GOLD CUP WILL CONTINUE AS FOLLOWS:
- Sarurday February 14
Bangash vs Habtoor Polo
- Sunday February 15
UAE vs Jehangiri
THE DUBAI GOLD CUP IS STREAMED LIVE ON POLOLINE TV HERE.