The last league games of the 20-goal Dubai Gold Cup, the highlight of the polo season in the Middle East, were played thoroghout Saturday February 15 and Sunday February 17, at the magnificient Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club, in Dubai. Following the latest results, UAE, Ghantoot, Jehangiri and Habtoor qualified to the semifinals.

Habtoor (1-2) and Bangash (0-3) played their contest on Saturday. While the former had great chances to advance to the next stage, the latter needed a miracle. But Habtoor was strong enough to dominate their contenders and claim a 11-7 win, that led them to the semifinals.

On Sunday, there was a double matchdate. The first was indeed very promising – Ghantoot (3-0) vs. the recent winners of the Silver Cup, Dubai Wolves (1-2). Ghantoot was already in semis, and Dubai Wolves were somewhat complicated. However, both teams played a fast paced match, with just a handful of fouls and low scoring. At the end of the day it was Habtoor Al Habtoor’s team who won 6-3.

Up next, came Jehangiri (2-1) vs. UAE (2-1). A victory by Jehangiri would eventually sent UAE, Habtoor and Dubai Wolves to a penalty shootout, while UAE only needed a win to advance to the next phase. Both teams played a very leveled first half, but in the fourth chukka, UAE earned a wide advantage, which allowed them to seize the reins and sealed the deal in the last minutes of play. UAE were victorious 12-8 and stepped into the semifinals.

The semifinals of the Dubai Gold Cup have been set to be played on Wednesday Fabruary 19, as follows:

Jehangiri vs Ghantoot

UAE vs Habtoor

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