Habtoor Polo Defends its Title at the Bentley Emirates Silver Cup 2022 Final

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The last piece of the action at the Silver Cup tournament of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series showcased a spectacular finish at Al Habtoor Polo Club.

After a series of qualification matches, four teams met at the anticipated final. Dubai Wolves by CAFU faced Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo at the Hildon Cup (Subsidiary Final) and Habtoor Polo met its match - UAE Polo - at the Bentley Emirates Silver Cup final.

Alfredo Cappella opened the afternoon with a penalty shot for the Wolves. The team owned the first chukker as Carlos Ulloa and Capella closed it at 3 goals to 1.5. The next chukker didn't see much of Bangash Dodson & Horrell as it ended with a significant lead for the Dubai Wolves by CAFU. It was raining goals during the third chukker. Bangash Dodson & Horrell made an aggressive comeback and the Wolves showed an equally strong defensive play. The Dubai Wolves by CAFU  still had its advantage by halftime. The next chukker rolled and Federico von Potobsky stole the lead only to be defended by Ulloa that kept the narrow advantage of a half a goal. in favour of the Wolves It was a fight for the win at the final chukker, with the Wolves giving it their all. However, Benjamin Panelo ensured that the two goals he delivered were enough to earn their claim at the Hildon Cup trophy.

Match Progression: 1.5 - 3 | 2.5 - 5 | 6.5 - 8 | 8.5 - 9 | 10.5 - 10

The Silver Cup tournament contenders last year met again at today's final.  Mohammed Al Habtoor, Patron of the Habtoor Polo team, nicked the first goal of the game. UAE Polo's Tommy Beresford and Lucas Monteverde Jr. ensured the lead was on their side at the end of the first chukker. Habtoor Polo crept its way back into the scoreboard by halftime and the teams were tied by the end of the penultimate chukker. The determining chukker had spectators witness a notable save from Matias Gonzales for the Habtoor Polo team and a penalty shot from Bayugar that the opponent couldn't match. The game ended with a final score of 9 goals to 7 and Habtoor Polo proudly lifted the Silver Cup trophy of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series for the second year.

Match Progression:  1 - 2 | 2 - 4 | 4 - 5 | 7 - 7 | 9 - 7

Martin Pedersen, Chairman of International Free Zone Authority presented the trophies for the teams at the Hildon Cup. The Best Playing Pony was Inunciado ridden by the Most Valuable Player of the tournament - Bautista Bayugar. 

Joseph Tayar, General Manager of Bentley Emirates awarded the teams at the Bentley Emirates Silver Cup final. All players and teams received gifts from Plutas Trading, the distributor for Margy's Monte Carlo, Valeur Absolue, and Teami. 

TITLE SPONSOR - Bentley Emirates

Bentley Emirates, part of Al Habtoor Motors, the official dealer of Bentley in the UAE, displays its iconic range of Bentley Vehicles at the Gold Cup Polo.

Bentley Emirates, the largest Bentley Dealer in the world, is the partner of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series since 2009. Part of the region’s largest family business Al Habtoor Group, the Dubai-based business conglomerate Al Habtoor Motors, the Prestige Cars Division is the official dealer of some of the world's coveted marques in the UAE. Al Habtoor Motors is the sole authorized retailer of Bentley motor cars in the UAE since 1983 and has the world’s largest iconic Bentley showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road. Al Habtoor Motors also hosted one of the world’s largest Bentley Aftersales facilities.
Driven by professionalism, quality and high standards of customer service, Bentley Emirates continues to serve with utmost confidence and is poised to scale even greater heights.
 
For more information: www.dubai.bentleymotors.com

OTHER SPONSORS:

Progress Security

Founded in 2009, Progress has become a leading security system integrator in the United Arab Emirates with our management team having decades of experience in the security industry. This allows us to design and execute tailor made security and safety solutions as well as provide guidance to clients related to system brands, budget, and timelines to meet the organizations requirements and in compliance with various regulations including SIRA and ADMCC.

For more information: https://www.progress-security.com/

Hildon Water

Hildon is an English Natural Mineral Water which lies deep within the chalk hills of Hampshire, as a result it is of the highest quality. Bottled at its source on the Hildon Estate in Hampshire and Imported from the UK, it is distributed exclusively by Top Shelf Beverages in the region, Hildon Natural Mineral Water is a proud sponsor and supporter of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series 2016.

Diamond Lease

Diamondlease L.L.C, a fully owned subsidiary of the Al Habtoor Group, was established in 1996 to offer automotive rental and leasing solutions, as an alternative to owning and maintaining vehicles, to Corporate and Individual customers in the UAE. Diamond lease serves more than 700 companies and multinational conglomerates operating in UAE, handling and managing their transportation requirements. 

Diamondlease is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company with a fleet of over 8400 vehicles. It was the first local Car Rental Company in UAE to receive an ISO certification and has proudly held the accreditation since 1999.

In recognition of its sound business ethics and outstanding customer service, Diamondlease was one of the first car rental companies to have been nominated as a member of the prestigious Dubai Service Excellence Scheme (DSES) in 2003. Diamondlease has been awarded the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Travel Awards being adjudged the “Best Car Rental Company” – Local Brand for 7 years in a row.

GIFT SPONSORS:

Margy's Monte Carlo

Inspired by the luxury and glamour of Monte-Carlo, the brand was created by Margie Lombard, Margy's Monte Carlo products consist of powerful, revolutionary ingredients combined with advanced therapy techniques to deliver enviable results that help slow the process of time.

Valeur Absolue

With a brand personality that is smiling, friendly, innovative, contemporary and feminine, Valuer Absolue's perfume collection and fragrances are inspired by secular knowledge used for the greater well-being of all.

Teami

Known for its award winning detox program, Teami has expanded its range to applying the right skincare and beauty products on the skin topically in order to achieve a true 360 holistic approach to beauty.

MEDIA PARTNERS:

Pololine TV

PLTV is the first online streaming polo site, broadcasting over 25 tournaments LIVE per year around the globe, reaching +200k viewers. The production and edition of exclusive content makes PLTV the most comprehensive polo channel in the world.

Al Badia Magazine

Since 2008, Al Badia, the prestigious Arabic venture is devoted to bringing the latest news and views on the equestrian world, Polo sporting and lifestyle. In fact, it is a tribute to the age-old passion for the thoroughbred, an integral part of the rich Arabian culture.

 
Al Badia focuses a gamut of information on the highly valued sport of horseracing, including information about events taking place in the Arab world and about organizations and services sought by equestrians of all disciplines.

Besides being a specialized lifestyle magazine to meet the refined taste of the equestrian community, it features a wide range of information including very exclusive coverages like interviews of the Sheikhs and the who’s who of the Arab world. It targets the crème de la crème of the society and is widely circulated across different regions of the Gulf & Middle East.

 
Al Badia is a good platform to showcase premium brands, as it has a wide readership comprising sports enthusiasts, socialites, eminent personalities, celebrities and the royalty.

Sport360

Sport360 is a leading digital publisher and sports consultancy agency. Known in the region for almost a decade as the leading sports publisher in Arabic and English, Sport360 is the embodiment of sporting passion.

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

Dubai Sports Council

Dubai Sports Council is the official government body responsible for the development of the sport sector in the Emirate of Dubai. Under the Chairmanship of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and its 14 Board

Members; the Council supervises the work of nine local clubs in Dubai, six of which practice a variety of individual and or team sports, such as football, handball and archery; in addition to the chess club and a club devoted for those with special needs.

Since its inception in 2006, with the vision of creating a unique sporting community, the Council organizes various annual major Sports Championships and Conferences, in cooperation with multiple International/National sports bodies and Dubai Government Entities, such as the Dubai International Sports Conference, Samsung Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup and the FINA Diving World Series; in an attempt to enhance the culture, knowledge and expertise of professionalism in all aspects of the field; from the overall preparation and/or execution of the event.
 
Dubai became the first Arab and Middle East city to host the Sport Accord International Convention in 2010, and stages the annual Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award, the most prestigious Award of the Middle East Region. Though the Council works on various major international sports events, it does not overlook the importance of spreading the awareness of a healthier, more active lifestyle locally; and in order to achieve such objectives, physical activity programs and initiatives, such as the Dubai Pulse Physical Activity program, the Furjan District Championships and the Dubai Beach Soccer League, have all been designed to target the various communities within the Emirate.

UAE Polo Federation

The UAE Polo Federation (UPF) aims to strengthen the roots of polo that has been established in the country and will serve as the governing body for polo in the UAE. The UPF will support the athletes, teams and the polo clubs it is in association with, ultimately growing the sport through the coming years.